BORN IN WORLD WAR
$435.00
HG 14.31 (K-153)
BORN IN WORLD WAR
Cast Bronze, Commemorative medal, 57.8mm, 66.1g., Edge-Punch; K•GoeTz
Obverse: In border, “Im Weltkrieg geboren” (Born during the world war). Baby lying within a German helmet resting on flaming grenades.
Reverse: A new Linden tree shoot emerges from the rocky soil thus symbolizing new life. In the border, “Wachse u. werde” (Grow and Be)
Surprisingly, especially since these were originally produced as commercial ‘stock’ items, this type is difficult to locate.
Small incuse casting flaw near center of the reverse.
Grade: SS+-VZ
SOLD