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Josef Gangl - 1916, Blackened Cast Bronze Medallion with gold gilding, 100mm, 227.2g., Frankenhuis - 623.

"Battle of the Ancients"  Bloody broadsword, pointing down, bisects a gold gilted 19-14, name below:  Germany as nude warrior, sword in each hand, about to attack a mounted enemy with lance and shield (on the western front).  In background combat, amidst the dead and wounded, an advancing warrior with bear emblazoned shield (the eastern front) approaches.

The same medal in lesser condition recently sold in Baldwin's Auction 70 for $550

Grade: VZ

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