GERMANY, German Empire. Wilson’s Ultimatum Regarding Unrestricted Submarine Warfare. Cast FE Medal (57mm, 58.78 g, 12h). By Karl Goetz. Dually dated 20 April and 5 May 1916. As made.Electronic Auction 529 The PS Collection of Medals of the Great War, Iron Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, German Empire. Wilson’s Ultimatum Regarding Unrestricted Submarine Warfare. Cast FE Medal (57mm, 58.78 g, 12h). By Karl Goetz. Dually dated 20 April and 5 May 1916. ENTWEDER – ODER – (either – or –), armored half-length bust of President Woodrow Wilson facing slightly left, holding his ultimatum for a cease to unrestricted submarine warfare; to right, wall calendar marked 20/April/1916 and figure of Justice / DEVTSCHE · ANTWORT AN AMERIKA (German response to America), armored hands holding document bearing imperial seal; 5 · MAI/1916 below; KG · to left. Kienast 176. Brown black surfaces, hint of rust on reverse. As made. |