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K-187

REFUSAL OF THE GERMAN PEACE OVERTURES
(Friedensangebot der Mittelmächte)

1916, Blackened Cast Iron, satirical medal, 57.9mm, 52.60g.

Obverse:  Two armored hands protect a dove with an olive branch in its beak. Inscription: "Friedensangebot der Mittelmächte, 12 Dezember, 1916." (Peace offer from the Central Powers). K G in field below.

Reverse:  Lloyd George allows the dove to be put into the cage while the door is held open by a trusty Russian. Poincare holds back all the other surly looking allies. Inscription: "Die Trauben" (The Doves).

Grade: VZ

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