What do I have here?

jmj3esq · July 9, 2008 3:39AM

I just picked this German Medal up from an antique mall last weekend. I got it along with a few other medals and tokens for $5.00. I have no idea what it is or what it in commemorating, if anything. Does anyone know what this this is or what the German writing says? It is about the size of a US half dollar but about twice as think. I think its a proof. If not its prooflike. I cannot tell what kind of metal it is, but it is very heavy and looks gold in color. Although you cant tell from the photo, it is beautifuly toned. ANy help would be appreciated. I posted this same message on the world coin forum for help over there.

Russ · July 9, 2008 3:42AM

SCORE!

Russ, NCNE

Franklinwho · July 9, 2008 3:49AM

Looks very cool whatever it is. Nice pickup

jmj3esq · July 9, 2008 3:50AM

SCORE!

Why the "Score!", Russ?

Russ · July 9, 2008 3:52AM

<< <i>SCORE!

Why the "Score!", Russ? >>

No idea. Just having fun. It looks like some kind of store token from Munich.

Russ, NCNE

PrivateCoinCollector · July 9, 2008 3:54AM

Type the text in Google and see what comes back, that has worked on many occasions for me in the past. Also post it in the World Coins forum and I am sure some dark sider will have some insight.

pheh · July 9, 2008 4:02AM

Front reads: Capitol of the Movement Munich

Not sure about the back...

Here is one from coinarchives.

Raybob15239 · July 9, 2008 4:03AM

Obverse: The Capital of the Movement Munich

Reverse: something about Munich (something) and worker donation founder of AG Mascher

Its a workers earnings medal from 1938

Found this via google:
DEUTSCHLAND BIS 1871

BAYERN

Objekt-Nr.: 4145
München. Verdienstmedaille o.J. (um 1938) der Münchener Dienstboten- und Arbeiterstiftung begründet von A. G. Mascher. Stadtwappen mit NS-Staatsadler. / Schrift über Eichenlaub. 30 mm. 18,94 g. Mit Original-Etui, fast St

Estimation: € 75,00

GFourDriver · July 9, 2008 4:03AM

I'm not entirely sure but it may be from the Nazi program strength through joy "Kraft durch freude". A suborganization of the German labor front in which workers took tours and cruises for work performance.

Edited to add for translation : Munich servants and workers foundation

GFourDriver · July 9, 2008 4:18AM

Here ya go.

Link

Walmann · July 9, 2008 5:04AM

It is a token/medal for "service"/ servant to the workersfoundation founded by A G Mascher. Despite Nurnberg, also in Barvia, being the true center of the NSDAP (Nazis), Munich the captial of Barvia was often referred to as the center of the movement due to the failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 taking place there.

Many German organizations in the thirties and early forties produced tokens and other memorabilia with natioanlistic tones. A G Mascher was a large company, the AG stands for Aktiengesellschaft (english- corporation).

jmj3esq · July 9, 2008 5:11AM

Thanks for the info. Do these things carry any value? Was it at least worth my $5.00?

ajbauman · July 9, 2008 5:20AM

Well it looks like the link that GFourDriver provided has a price of 75 euro.... about $150 bucks.

If you like the token, it was worth the $5 bucks... it also seems to have paid off as an investment for the right buyer

GFourDriver · July 9, 2008 5:26AM

75 euros = $117.40 today.

What do I have here?

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