K-291
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PACIFISM
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(Pazifismus) |
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1921, Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 61.3mm, 63.00g.
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Obverse: "Pazifismus" (Pacifism), Dated 1921. Germany, as a lamb crying, "Nie wieder Krieg" (Never again war), is about to be attacked by a savage wolf (France and Poland). K•G on right rim. Reverse: The German Michel gets a heavy kick from a Polish soldier from "ober Schlesien", Upper Silesia, while a French soldier, standing on the "Rhein", Rhine side, hits the Michel in the foot with his rifle. Rim inscription, "Friede - um jeden preis" (Peace at any price). |
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Satirizing the situation that every member of the victorious Entente was able to play havoc with Germany and its territories. Under the label "Pacifism" no defensive measures could be taken. ------------ |
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