GOETZ: 1 of 6, Opus 135

cacheman · October 28, 2003 7:54AM

Although not the best example of my most recent acquisitions, I nonetheless like the piece for it's patina and obverse design...

Opus 135: AUSTRIAN AND GERMAN ALLIANCE (Ich hatt’ einen Kameraden, 1914, Cast AE 80mm. Obverse, Franz Joseph I of Austria and Wilhelm II of Germany. Reverse Inscription “I once had a comrade, you cannot find a better one, 1914.”

Lloyd · October 28, 2003 8:04AM

Scott
That is superb - I've seen several of yours posted here.

What type of prices are we looking at for these items?

L

Askari · October 28, 2003 8:10AM

Very nice!!

"Ich hatt’ einen Kameraden" was a song popular among German soldiers. In this case, the German and Austrian soldiers here are shown as buddies. Many, many German and Austrian WWI medals feature an obverse design with conjoined busts of Wilhelm and Franz Joseph.

Clankeye · October 28, 2003 8:13AM

Your photography skills are truly impressive, Cacheman. I am in awe.

Clankeye

Lloyd · October 28, 2003 8:19AM

Looking at the soldier on the right (reverse) what is above his head ? (and to the left of his head also)

L

theboz11 · October 28, 2003 8:47AM

cacheman · October 28, 2003 8:50AM

Lloyd, It appears that both soldiers have feather ornamentation on their hats. The other item that is projecting from the pack on his back I haven't a clue. When I find out I'll let you know. Most of the pieces I buy are anywhere between $200 and $600 a pop. Of course you can buy many "mishandled" pieces for less. Some of the rarer pieces go for much higher...much higher!!

Bruce · October 28, 2003 8:50AM

good stuff there!

laurentyvan · October 28, 2003 8:54AM

Exquisite detail in the larger image-how far were you from the coin, etc-we want specifics!

cacheman · October 28, 2003 9:05AM

The camera lens was sitting 8" above the medal. You have to remember that that this piece is 3 1/2" across. The initial image from the camera was 1475 pixels wide...the large image above was resized to 800 pixels across...so if you want detail, you should see the original!!!

elverno · October 28, 2003 9:59AM

Beautiful medal, and a beautiful job of photographing it as always!

The feathers might actually be sprigs of plants or trees. At least back in the Napoleonic era it was quite common for an entire regiment to decorate their helmets that way in the Austrian army.

cacheman · October 28, 2003 10:23AM

You're probably right Vern...and what I thought was coming out of his pack may be his rifle with a sprig in it to...cool, early flower children

elverno · October 28, 2003 10:33AM

Askari · October 28, 2003 10:48AM

Actually, it's a sprig of edelweiss, the national flower of modern Austria.

1jester · October 28, 2003 10:43PM

...flower children indeed!

Nice medal, Cache! I like the patina and colors too. Also, good pictures.

oldshep · October 29, 2003 12:05AM

Scott - I would like to express my admiration for your continuing to post those beautiful Goetz medals and your photo skills. It is great that you share these with the group - it is like a history and art lesson rolled into one.
Thanks,
Shep

cacheman · October 29, 2003 12:48AM

cosmicdebris · October 29, 2003 1:04AM

Awesome stuff!!!!!!!!

GOETZ: 1 of 6, Opus 135

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