Watch List notes:

KARL GOETZ MEDALS. Germany. Drafting of the Militias Cast Bronze Medal, 1916. Munich Mint. MINT STATE.
Kienast-179. 59mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Jugate heads of older soldier (bearded and wearing cap) and younger soldier (clean-shaven and wearing pickelhaube) left; Reverse: Crying girl seated under a tree to left. Even tan-brown surfaces.

The Landsturm in German-speaking countries generally referred to local militias that could be raised during times of need. As the war efforts dragged on, the need for additional troops was felt, with the calling of the "landsturm."

From the Richard Jewell Collection.

Estimate: $150.00- $250.00