Lot 6794
A large medal on Field Marshal Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz, circa 1915
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Blackened cast iron (partially rubbed). To the front, a relief profile in uniform with the name of the subject and the artist's signature “F. Eue”. To the reverse, marching uniformed figures, with the artist's signature “Grünthal”, the dedication “Dem Gründer der Jugendwehr” and the date “1914/1915”. In a matching blue-and-white patterned case with red velvet lining and green silk lining to the lid. Signs of age and handling. Diameter 12.4 cm. In 1911, von der Goltz founded the Jungdeutschland-Bund as an umbrella organisation for right-wing youth associations.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
