ABUSE OF NEUTRAL FLAGS

HG 15.16   (K-165)

Cast Bronze, Mock Medal, 56.6mm, 61.7g.

Obverse: Death, in a sailing vessel marked “Edward Grey”, in the uniform of admiral, holding two flags, viz. one of Italy, the other of the United States. At his side, a man in mortal fear. The vessel is flying Dutch, Spanish and Danish flags. Exergue, 1915.

Reverse, Bordered by a life-buoy with device, „Honi soit qui mal y pense”, (Shame on anyone who thinks badly of it.) Inscribed within, “Mit neutralen -Flaggen- Hoheits gebietend stellt sich zur wehr der edle Brite der Weltmeerbeherrscher nach Seerduber Sitte” (“With neutral flags flying, the noble Briton defends himself against the rulers of the world’s oceans according to maritime custom.”)

A delightful golden gloss skin with recesses exhibiting a darkened orange patina.

Grade: VZ+