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K-153 BORN DURING THE WAR (Im weltkrieg geboren)
1914, Cast bronze, Commemorative medal, 57.3mm, 65.80g, Frankenhuis 1107.

Obverse:  A new-born infant in an overturned German helmet resting on diesel torches used to heat its bathing water. In border, "Im Weltkrieg geboren" (Born during the world war).

Reverse:  A tiny tree sprig with a few leaves, symbolic of new life. In border, "Wachse u. werde" (Grow and be). K G bisected by stalk.

This is a great companion piece to go with the Ludwig Gies 'Born in the War' piece.

Grade: VZ (XF)

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