AWAKENING OF EGYPT
$595.00
K-166
(Aegypten erwacht)
1915
Cast bronze, satirical medal, 56.6mm, 55.70g, Frankenhuis 1433.
Obverse: Busts of a sweating Sir Edward Grey and Death, holding an hour-glass before the former. In border, “Sir Grey zeig’ deine Macht” (Sir Grey show your power). KG below right of skull.
Reverse: Rising Sphinx, above, star and crescent; in the background a caravan with camels before pyramids. In exergue, “Aegypten — erwacht 1915” (Egypt wakes up).
Goetz’ response to Britain’s declaration as protectorate over Egypt on Dec. 17, 1914.
Secured in the Goetz CR collection since 2004.
Grade: VZ