GERMANY, German Empire. French Use of So-Called “Dum Dum” Bullets. Cast Æ Medal (57mm, 59.56 g, 12h). Unsigned, but by Karl Goetz with obverse after Roty. Dated 1914. As made.Electronic Auction 529 The PS Collection of Medals of the Great War, Bronze Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, German Empire. French Use of So-Called “Dum Dum” Bullets. Cast Æ Medal (57mm, 59.56 g, 12h). Unsigned, but by Karl Goetz with obverse after Roty. Dated 1914. RACHE SÆTEST DU BEI ZEITEN SCHON (You said Revenge [Revanche] two times already), La Semeuse (the Sower – symbolizing Marianne [France]) sowing serpents rising from the field; sun’s rays composed of swords; NACH ROTY below / ALLEN · RE SPEKT ! VOR DER “GRANDE NATION” (Everyone Respect! before the “Great Nation”), French cockerel standing left, defecating on document inscribed GENFER/KONVENTION (Geneva Convention) in two lines; to right, three bullets, one inscribed DUM/DUM (for expanding bullets) in two lines. Kienast 136. Brown surfaces, light rub on high points. As made. |