England and Her Satellites
$645.00
Hans Harders for Ball of Berlin
1917, Cast Iron, 70mm, 80.8g.
Forrer VII:386, Klose –
Obverse: ENTENTE in exergue, Nine satirical figures representing the allies, right, cower in fear.
Reverse: Buddha-like seated England with a large bag of Pounds Sterling (£) balanced on its head, holds strings attached to nine puppet heads of her allies.
Rarely seen example from this rather obscure German medallist. Hans is mentioned, by name only, in The Medals of Devastation and is completely absent in Klose.
Exquisite, as-cast example exhibiting an unbroken matte finish. Beautiful aged-platinum in color. Delivered with provenance papers.
Grade: Gussfrisch