GOETZ: 1908 Corps Maneuvers

cacheman

K-686(a) Corps Maneuvers 1908 I. Army Corps near Burgau. Struck aluminum with loop, 40.3mm, 7.0g., ST, RRR.

Obverse: Three shields with Busts of Prinz Rupprecht in center and topped with Bavarian crown; Ex. Graf V. Bothmer on the left; and Ex. Kress V. Kressenstein on the right. Behind the shields are fronds of palm and oak. Below, center a small, enameled coat of arms. All elements are contained within a pearled perimeter.

Reverse: CORPSMANÖVER DES I. ARMEECORPS (Corpsmaneuvers of the I. Army Corps). In field: BEI BURGAU / 1908 (near Burgau 1908). In exergue: BAHNHOF (Railway station).

These were Orders that were awarded to participating German Officers.

Although aluminum is today quite cheap, it was still a higher end material in 1908. These medals are struck like proofs with mirrored fields and matte devices and quite stunning in this condition.

ormandh

I want one! If you come across any aluminum pieces, please send me a pm!

cacheman

I'll keep an eye out but this is only the second one I've seen in the last eight years.

HonoluluDude

WOW. Nice.

Hey cacheman, do you plan on ever listing the level of rarity of each piece on your goetz site?

I've always wondered where Goetz dealers obtain that kind of info.

cacheman

yes. And speaking of the web site, I am about to start testing the CMS and database of the new site. Lots of work between now and January 1, my self-imposed deadline.