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A MESSAGE FOR JAPAN
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(An Japan - Deutsche Wacht in Kiau - Tschau) |
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1914 Cast bronze medal, 57mm, 67.40g, Edge-punched, K•GoeTz, Frankenhuis 1422.
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Obverse: Bust of grinning Japanese who has removed his somber mask. By the side, "An Japan" (To Japan). Below, satirical poem, viz., "Dein wahres Gesicht — Verwundert ins nicht — Wer im Solde steht — Mit auf Beute geht — Bleibt statt Gelb — Mit Beulen blau — in DeutschKKiauTschau. 19-14." (Your true face does not surprise us, he who can be had for hire and goes marauding will receive a black eye in addition to his yellow skin in the German Kiao-chow." 1914.). Reverse: A German sailor defending the German treaty port of Shantung from an oriental hydra. Near rim, "Deutsche Wacht" (German Watch). |
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------------ This piece is also known in the following composition and size:
------------ Goetz continues to show his anger through biting satire and racially motivated attacks. |
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