GOETZ: K-484 With Hindenburg for Germany 1933
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K-484 WITH HINDENBURG FOR GERMANY, 1933, Cast AE, 140mm, Edge incuse punch “KGoeTz” at 6:00 o’clock. RRR in this size
On the occasion of President Hindenburg nominating Hitler to the chancellorship of Germany and von Papen to vice-chancellorship.
Obverse shows three conjoined busts right of Hindenburg, Hitler, and von Papen with their names, Hindenburg’s followed by “A.D.” indicating retired.
Reverse shows soldier with slain two-headed dragon and the “National Front” shield of the old black-white-red Reichs German flag. Inscription on the reverse “With Hindenburg for Germany.”
Although von Papen’s title was vice chancellor, at this stage of development, he still held the political power. Eight of the cabinet members were allied with him as opposed to only three with Hitler and it was von Papen, not Hitler, who had the ties to Hindenburg. This is an important and imposing medal which catalogs Hitler’s path to power. This medal was banned by the Nazi’s and only pieces with the swastika on the shield could be distributed. Goetz did little to assist in this request.
There are some direct quotes from Goetz (which are far and few between) in the Kienast Vol I. about this medal . If you are interested I can transpose those to this thread if anyone is interested. S
On the occasion of President Hindenburg nominating Hitler to the chancellorship of Germany and von Papen to vice-chancellorship.
Obverse shows three conjoined busts right of Hindenburg, Hitler, and von Papen with their names, Hindenburg’s followed by “A.D.” indicating retired.
Reverse shows soldier with slain two-headed dragon and the “National Front” shield of the old black-white-red Reichs German flag. Inscription on the reverse “With Hindenburg for Germany.”
Although von Papen’s title was vice chancellor, at this stage of development, he still held the political power. Eight of the cabinet members were allied with him as opposed to only three with Hitler and it was von Papen, not Hitler, who had the ties to Hindenburg. This is an important and imposing medal which catalogs Hitler’s path to power. This medal was banned by the Nazi’s and only pieces with the swastika on the shield could be distributed. Goetz did little to assist in this request.
There are some direct quotes from Goetz (which are far and few between) in the Kienast Vol I. about this medal . If you are interested I can transpose those to this thread if anyone is interested. S
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09/07/2006
At 140mm, it must weigh a ton
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