K-263
THE BLACK SHAME
(Die Schwarze Schmach)
1920, Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 59.4mm, 39.50g., Rim-punched; "K•GoeTz".
Obverse: The same as K-262
Reverse: The Lorelei sits naked and tied to a large post with a French helmet on top. Inscription on post, "Zum Hohn der deutschen Frau" (To the scorn of the German woman). A newborn "Rhineland bastard" lies at the base of the post. Rim inscription, "Die Schwarze Schmach" (The black disgrace). The rest the same as K-262.
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This piece is also known in the following composition and size:
58mm Cast bronze
36mm Struck bronze
36mm Struck silver, rim-stamp; BAYERHAUPTMÜNZAMT.FEINSILBER
36mm Struck gold
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KNOWN VARIETY
K-263a
Obverse: The same as K-263 but dated '1921'
Reverse: The same as K-263
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