RUMANIA ENTERS THE WAR
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K-181
(Rumäniens Kreigseintritt)
1916
Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 57.4mm, 60.70g, Frankenhuis 1449.
Obverse: Brătianu (Premier of Rumania), kneeling before a globe which supports a pair of scales; in one scale, Russian bear and English soldier receiving a crown from Brătianu, while an Italian and two of the Allies grasp at the scale – in the other scale which is lowered, German sword. In border, “Brătianu der Treubiindler” (Brătianu the faithful Ally).
Reverse: A pair of scales, in one scale a treaty “Bündnis Vertrag”, in the other scale which is lowered, a bag of money ; on the counter, dice. In border, “Rumaenien’s Schaukelspiel” (Rumania’s gamble). In the center of the field, “27. Aug. 1916”. K•G in exergue.
On the occasion of Rumania’s declaration of war against Austria on August 27, 1916. It was felt by the Austrian-German powers that Rumania’s entry had been bought with gold by the Entente. The presentation on the scale indicates that gold weighed heavier than the agreements. The dice indicate the gamble with money paid off for the Entente.
Held in karlgoetz.com collection since 2005.
Grade: Gussfrisch (As Cast)