K-136
THE SOWER OF REVENGE
(Rachesäerin - Frankreich)
1914 Cast bronze medal, 57.6mm, 58.40g, Frankenhuis 1423.
Obverse: France personified by "La Semeuse" after Roty, sowing serpents under the light of a sword-rayed sun. In border, "Rache saetest du bei Zeiten schon" (You have already sowed revenge before). At bottom rim edge is incised "Nach Roty" (after Roty).
Reverse: The Gallic coq defecates on a scroll of "Genfer Konvention" (The Geneva Convention). On the side, three Dum-Dum cartridges. In border, "ALLEN·SPEKT! VOR DER, GRANDE NATION" (All respect for the Great Nation).
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This piece is also known in the following composition and size:
58mm Blackened cast iron
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Goetz' response to the first use of forbidden dum dum bullets by French troops.
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