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THE SEARCHING OF THE MAILS
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1916, Cast bronze, satirical medal, 57.1mm, 42.60g.
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Obverse: The grinning President Wilson indicates the ammunition plants in the background which are going full blast. Inscription: "Interessen Gemmeinschaft verbietet schon" (Community of interests is prohibited, so far). Reverse: English sailor removing mail bags from an American steamer for examination. Inscription: "Scharfen Protest an Albion" (Sharp protest to Albion). K•G• below billowing ship stacks. |
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| In response to American protests to England against the searching of the mail on board of American liners. | |||||||||||||||||