K- 10

COUNT HELMUTH VON MOLTKE

1910 Cast Bronze, Commemorative Medallion, 80.5mm, 193.10g. .

Obverse:  Moltke head, left, within a broad edge, incuse legend reading: "GRAF·HELMVTH -- VON·MOLTKE", 'K·GoeTz' in right field.

Reverse:  Winged Saint Michael, standing, 1/4 right, in full suit of armor with sword and shield, over dying dragon.  Arms under extended left arm.  Left field inscription; "WALHALLA, MCMX", Valhalla 1910.

Grade: VZ (XF)  An excellent example of this scarce early Munich Period piece.  Overall dark brown patina with wisps of lighter caramel color throughout.