Germany, Weimar Republic. Medal of Karl Goetz. Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, 1920
Germany, Weimar Republic. Medal of Karl Goetz. Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, 1920
Cast AE medal, 72.10g (58mm, 12h).
In the foreground a hand removes a knife from its French scabbard, as identified by the Gallic coq coat-of-arms next to it, while in the background French colonial troops are tormenting German girls by catching them and forcing them to unseen locations. Inscription, "Französische rechtsprechung Code Napoléon" (French Court ruling, Code Napoleon.)
References: K-274
Grade: Light brown surfaces. As made.
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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.