WWI 1916 Iron for Gold Donation Medal In Eiserner Zeit
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WWI 1916 Iron for Gold Donation Medal In Eiserner Zeit

Code: gmimm00009
$60.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a WWI, 1916 dated, Iron for Gold Donation Medal. On front it shows a woman offering her gold jewelry to the Fatherland during its time of need (World War I), and reads IN EISERNER ZEIT "In a Time of Iron".


On back the medal reads:

GOLD
GAB ICH ZUR
WEHR EISEN
NAM ICH ZUR
EHR

I Gave Gold for Defense, I Took Iron for Honor. 

Artist's Signature at bottom: HOSAEUS

VINTAGE: Circa 1916.

SIZE: About 1-9/16" in diameter (does not include suspension loop).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Cast Iron with a steel frame and suspension loop.

ATTACHMENT: Suspension loop for chain or ribbon.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. eBay 06/14/19 VAJL98 LFJX05/07

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): Light wear and patination.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.