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Die Wacht am Rhein

Features

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor William II (1888-1918)
Type Commemorative medals
Year 1914
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.49 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
353594
References Klose# 6.15
Dietrich O. A. Klose; 2016. Europas Verderben 1914 1918: Deutsche und Österreichische Medaillen auf den Ersten Weltkrieg = Europe's Downfall 1914-1918. Staatliche Münzsammlung München, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Commemorative issue

Propaganda medal on the stong defence on the Rhine River and on the anti French song with same name by Max Schneckenburger

Obverse

Germanic warrior with sword and helmet right next to a horse.

Engraver: Jan Wysocki

Reverse

5-line inscription.

Lettering:
FEST
STEHT VND
TREV DIE
WACHT AM
RHEIN

Engraver: Jan Wysocki

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1914) 

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