EXECUTION OF SIR ROGER CASEMENT

K-180

(Casement’s Hindrichtung)

1916

Cast bronze, satirical medal, 57.0mm, 47.60g, Frankenhuis 1448.

Obverse: Highlander, wrapping a rope around the shackled Sir Roger Casement’s neck. In border, “Englands Tatendrang” (England’s desire to act). KG on left restraint cuff.

Reverse: Spider spinning its web around Great Charter inscribed “English Gesetz vm. 1351” (English law of 1351), and surrounded by implements of torture. Across the shield, “3. Aug.1916”. In border, “Eduard III tote Hand legt den Strang urns Ireland” (Edward The Third’s dead hand puts the rope around Ireland).

This is a highly collectable, cross-over piece. One sold on-line within the last year for $3700+. Housed in the karlgoetz.com collection since 2005.

Grade: Gussfrisch (As Cast)