K-267

ABDICATION OF KING LUDWIG III OF BAVARIA
(König Ludwigs Abdankung)

1918, Cast bronze, Commemorative medal, 59.7mm, 76.60g,Frankenhuis 1480.

Obverse:  King Ludwig, in uniform, sits at his desk writing the declaration which appears on the reverse of the medal. K•G in left field.

Reverse:  "Zeit meines Lebens habe ich mit dem Volk V. fuer das Volk gearbeitet, die Sorge fuer das Wohl meines geliebten Bayern war stets mein hoechstes Streben-Ludwig III, 13. November 1918" (All my life I have worked with the people for the people. The concern for the well being of my beloved Bavaria has always been my highest endeavor).

Grade: VZ