Summary

General Strike medal, Germany, 1920. Designed by Karl Goetz.

Obverse Description

A round copper medal by Karl Goetz. Obverse features workers holding a large fly-wheel still. On the fly-wheel is a banner with text, 'GENERAL / STREIK / 13-21 MARZ / 1920'.

Reverse Description

The reverse depicts the Kaisar on horseback following a man holding a newspaper; around above, 'GEGEN REVOLUTION IN BERLIN'; in exergue, 'DER STAGE / KANZLER'.

Edge Description

Plain

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