Summary
Bronze cast medal representing American trade neutrality in relation to World War I. Designed by Karl Goetz and made in Germany in 1915.
Features the United States of America President Woodrow Wilson.
Despite President Wilson's earlier efforts to avoid war two years later in 1917 he asked Congress to declare war and it became official on April 6, 1917.
Obverse Description
President laureate, facing, wearing a scarf decorated with German eagles and dividing the dates '1914 1915'; around, 'WOODROW WILSON LIBERTY NEVTRALITY HVMANITY'.
Reverse Description
Uncle Sam seated on a pile of bombs holding a bag of money and a ship; in the background, a cannon and shells; around, 'AMERIKA NEVTRALES HANDELN'.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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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
1915 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Person Depicted
President Woodrow Wilson - United States Government, United States of America, 1915
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Inscriptions
WOODROW WILSON LIBERTY NEVTRALITY HVMANITY 1914 1915 AMERIKA NEVTRALES HANDELN
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
57 mm (Outside Diameter), 74.38 (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Kienast, G. W. The Medals of Karl Goetz., 149 Pages
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Keywords
Politicians, Presidents, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918