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Richard Klein - 1915,
Cast Bronze Medal, 67.3mm, 66.4g.
The torch of war
Obverse: A warrior wearing only a helmet rides his rearing steed left while carrying a sword in his right hand and a torch in his left. Behind is a burning fortress. The tableau is reminiscent of one of the horsemen of the apocalypse.
Reverse: Patriotic propaganda imagery with "God is with Us" text, a crossed wreathed sword with sheaf of wheat. Hanging from both, the Iron Cross. 1915 below with "European War" along rim.
A scarce medal. One of the better examples we've seen.
Grade: VZ+ (XF)
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