K-153
BORN DURING THE WAR

(Im weltkrieg geboren)

1914, Cast bronze, Commemorative medal, 57.3mm,57.80g, Frankenhuis 1107.
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Obverse: A new-born infant in an overturned German helmet resting on diesel torches used to heat its bathing water. In border, "ImWeltkrieg geboren" (Born during the world war).

Reverse: A tiny sprig with a few leaves, symbolic of new life. In border, "Wachse u. werde" (Grow and be). K G bisected by stalk.

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This piece is also known in the following compositions and sizes:

  • 58mm Blackened Cast Iron
  • 58mm Cast Bronze Versilbert
  • 58mm Cast Silver with rim stamp: SILBER
  • 36mm Struck Silver, edge stamped BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT. FEINSILBER

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