K-162
ITALY'S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE
(Baralong Mörder)
1914, Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 57.3mm, 63.60g, Frankenhuis 1430.
Obverse: A big hand — (on the cuff is a Union Jack) — holding a dagger. Across the shield, "19. Aug. 1915" and a laurel branch. In border, "Baralong-Moerder" (Baralong murder).
Reverse: King of England conferring a decoration upon Captain of S.S. Baralong ; by his side, the Queen, holding a laurel wreath with ribbons inscribed, "Den Kultur Kampfern" (To the champions of culture). In border, "Heimkehr des Siegers" (Conqueror returning home).
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