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K-230
BISMARCK MAUSOLEUM
1919, Cast Bronze, Commemorative Medallion
Diameter: 109.50mm
Weight: 395gr
Ex. Saginaw Valley Collection
Karl Goetz uses the image of Bismarck to express his annoyance with the Versailles Treaty.
Larger diameter than Kienast listing and nearly 400 grams in weight. Pleasant deep red over caramel highlighted patina.
Grade: Gussfrisch (As Cast)
Obverse: The head of Bismarck and two clenched fists surrounded by swirling clouds. Inscription, below, "Was ich mit Hulfe des deutschenVolkes schuf in grosser Zeit - das hat der Wahn eines einzelnen zerstort • Das deutscheVolk hat sich durtchUnterzeichnung des Friedens von Versailles selbst aus der Reihe der Grossmächte gestrichen • War es fruher gehasst.so wird es jetzt mit Recht verachtet • Es muss sich sogarselbst verachten bis diese Schmach mit dem Blute unsererFeinde abgewaschen wird?" Raised claw bisects the last two words.
Obverse Translation: What I created with the help of the German people over a long period of time - which has been destroyed by the delusion of a single individual. The German people have struck themselves from the list of great powers by subscribing to the Peace of Versailles. It (Germany) was formerly hated, it is now justifiably despised. It must, therefore, despise itself so much until this disgrace will be cleansed with the blood of our enemie).
Reverse: Bismarck's burial place in the Saxon Forest. Inscription, "Deutschlands Ehre, Grosse und Gluck begraben im Sachsenwalde" (Germany's Honor, Greatness and Good Fortune lie buried in the Saxon Forest). Dated, April 1, 1899. At top of the exergue, to the left, K.GOETZ. The top center of the exergue has a small shield with three-leaf clover and oak leaves.
Obverse
Collezione : Distinctive World Medals