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GOETZ: K-75 Peace of Leipzig

K-75 PEACE OF LEIPZIG, 1913, Struck AE/AG Versilbert (silver plated), 40mm, Wt.24.8g, Plain edge (possible pattern). Medal was made in both cast and struck 40mm examples.

Commemorating 100 years since the defeat of Napoleon on October 18, 1813 at Leipzig. This confrontation has become known as The Battle of the Nations

Obverse: Kaiser Wilhelm, right, in armor with sword and proclamation.

Reverse: Naked German youth with oak twig and German eagle.

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Comments

  • UdoUdo Posts: 984 ✭✭
    I've never seen Wilhelm II. in knight's armor before image
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  • Excellent peice and it goes well with the prussian patterns.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • The pose of the nude youth does not look that masculine - with the keft hand in the air in a swishy fashionimage
    Shep
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Nobody else does eagles as well as Goetz, simply breathtaking!!
    Becky
  • Really nice. How rare are these? I've been putting together a small collection of the 100 year anniversary pieces struck in Germany over the years and this looks like the Goetz I need... image
    Vern
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    You want how much?!!
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  • << <i>Reverse: Naked German youth with oak twig >>



    Looks more like Oscar Wilde to me.
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