Summary
'Born in the World War' bronze medal by Karl Goetz, Germany, circa 1918.
Goetz is especially well known for the medals he created during and after World War I, many of which had a satirical theme.
Obverse Description
Baby sucking its thumb while lying in a war helmet which sits on a pile of bombs; around, 'IM WELTKRIEG GEBOREN'.
Reverse Description
A tree growing up from rocks; around, WACHSEU WERDE; the tree divides the artist's initials, KG.
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Spink (Australia), 17 Aug 1990
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Date Issued
circa 1918 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Inscriptions
IM WELTKRIEG GEBOREN WACHSE U WERDE / KG
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
58 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Kienast, G. W. The Medals of Karl Goetz., 153 Pages
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