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
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Spink (Australia), 17 Aug 1990
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Date Issued
1920 AD
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Issued By
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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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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
59 mm (Outside Diameter), 71.37 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Kienast, G. W. The Medals of Karl Goetz., 269 Pages
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