ON THE FIELD OF HONOR

K-154
(Auf dem felde der Ehre – Heldengedenken)

1914

Cast bronze, Commemorative medal, 57.8mm, 64.80g, Frankenhuis 1087

Obverse: An Iron Cross engraved on a tombstone, a German eagle with wings expanded deposits a branch of laurel, which he held in his beak. In border, “Heiden Gedenken” (In memory of our heroes).

Reverse: Grave of a soldier, as indicated by his pickelhaub helmet. On the side is erected a crucifix ; from the soil around the crucifix issue wheat. In border, “Auf dem Felde der Ehre” (On the field of honor).

Grade: VZ (XF)