German, Weimar Republic. Medal of K. Goetz, 1919
German, Weimar Republic. Medal of K. Goetz, 1919
Cast Æ Medal, 333.5g (106mm, 12h).
Twentieth Anniversary of Bismarck's Interment in the Bismarck Mausoleum - By Karl Goetz. Dally dated 1 April 1899 and 1919. Facing head of Otto von Bismarck, with fists raised in frustration among swirling clouds; below, fourteen lines of text ; 19 19 flanking Bismarck's head / The mausoleum of Bismarck set in the Saxon Forest; Bismarck coat-of-arms before; K GOETZ to left; below, four lines of text ending in 1. April 1899.
Pedigree: From the PS Collection of Medals of the Great War
References: Kienast 230
Grade: Dark brown surfaces, lightly worn at high points. As made.
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This medal is the 20th anniversary of Bismarck's death and his internment in the Bismarck mausoleum
Karl Goetz (1875-1950) was a well-known German medalist. In 40 years Goetz created over 600 medals. From 1913-1923 Goetz became widely known for his satirical metals which ranged from nationalistic to ridicule. He later conformed to the National Socialist standard and moved away from Expressionism doing medals of known figures in German history. Aside from a medal during the Weimar Republic in which he satirized Hitler in a negative way, he steered clear of contradicting the National Socialist party.