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KARL GOETZ MEDALS. Germany - Poland. The Plebiscite in Upper Silesia Bronze Medal, 1921. Munich Mint. NGC MS-63.
Kienast-284. 36mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Map of Upper Silesia in the form of the head of Ruebezahl (a folklore mountain spirit); Reverse: Polonia (personification of Poland) tormenting the German eagle by pulling its tail feathers. Rich chocolate brown surfaces with an overall alluring nature.
Kienast-284. 36mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Map of Upper Silesia in the form of the head of Ruebezahl (a folklore mountain spirit); Reverse: Polonia (personification of Poland) tormenting the German eagle by pulling its tail feathers. Rich chocolate brown surfaces with an overall alluring nature.
A self determining vote in Upper Silesia resulted in overwhelming support to remain German, though this vote was not recognized and the Treaty of Versailles called for the allies to determine borders irrespective to many ethnic Germans there.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $75.00- $150.00