K-158
ITALY'S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE

(Italiens Treubruch)

1914, Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 56.8mm, 70.20g, Edge-punch: "KGoeTz", Frankenhuis -.
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Obverse: The German-Austrian double-headed eagle fights wit,: "Italien's Politik der freien Hand" (The free hand of Italian politics). Dated 1915

Reverse: A German and Austrian soldier pushing a Bersagliere (Italian marksman) who is holding the Tripolis Deed under his arm. Inscription, "Dreibundschmarotzer - Treubund ver rotzer" (Three Allied Parasites - Alliance of Faith Destroyers). KG in exergue.

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This piece is also known in the following composition and size:

  • 58mm Blackened Cast Iron

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