Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Germany, The Commencement of Hostilities, 1914, a cast bronze medal by F. Schenkel, naked male warrior urged on by winged Victory, defending himself from attackers front and behind, reverse legend in 11 lines, 122mm (cf. BDM VIII, 192). A powerfully expressive piece, better than very fine, scarce (£60-80)