GOETZ: K-295 The Brothel Decree

cacheman

K-295 THE BROTHEL DECREE, 1923, Cast AE, 61mm, UNC.

This medal was made to commemorate a decree made by the 128th French Division to open brothels for the French occupation troops.

Obverse: Inscription; ‘The Brothel Nation!,’ with strutting phallic-headed Gallic coq which wears an assault helmet.

Reverse: Inscribed; ‘January 16, 1923,’ additional kiosk inscription ‘Brothel decree of the 128 French Division on the Ruhr.’ French soldier is shown assaulting a German woman in Ruhr, as evidenced by the smokestacks of the industrialized area.

This is another of Goetz’ more biting and controversial designs. Note the Dachshund lifting its leg on the decree. I have noticed on a number of medals where this Dachshund appears…usually at large political rallies and usually pissing on something associated with the activity. Perhaps this ‘dog’ is Goetz or the symbolization of Goetz’ opinion…

cosmicdebris

That Cock actually looks like one.

1jester

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The coq also has a very large...uhhh...tummy. Cool medal!

boz

Ah
The good ole days

ccrdragon

I don't think the symbolism of the bird or the dog are lost on anyone!

did you notice that the cok is also doing a phallic symbol with it's foot??

oldshep

Not too subtle, that Goetz guy!! Nice one.
Shep

Udo

I have no words - OUTSTANDING

wybrit

This piece is more apt to stir up sides of the argument even than others you have shown. I'll skip the obvious bits and talk about the Dachshund. Can you show (or link) other medals where he shows up?

cacheman

K-233, which I don't own yet.


K-240...he's a it again on the kiosk.


K-275, on the reverse at 8:00 near rim.


I'll have to look closer but I'm sure there are more.

wybrit

Thanks!