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Collector's Choice February 2021 Auction 22-25 Feb 2021
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GERMANY. Weimar Republic. Georges Clemenceau/Raymond Poincare Cast Bronze Medal, 1923. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
60mm; 67.18 gms. Kienast-301. By K. Goetz. "20 million Germans...too much!" Obverse: Bust of Georges Clemenceau facing slightly right, resting hand upon skull; Reverse: Figure of Raymond Poincare, wearing bowler made from a modified Adrian helmet, holding dagger, and seizing neck of German woman on ground, clutching child. Edge: KGOETZ. A haunting type, this well detailed medal features great relief and olive-brown surfaces.
60mm; 67.18 gms. Kienast-301. By K. Goetz. "20 million Germans...too much!" Obverse: Bust of Georges Clemenceau facing slightly right, resting hand upon skull; Reverse: Figure of Raymond Poincare, wearing bowler made from a modified Adrian helmet, holding dagger, and seizing neck of German woman on ground, clutching child. Edge: KGOETZ. A haunting type, this well detailed medal features great relief and olive-brown surfaces.
On this satirical issue, Goetz points his anger at two French statesmen-prime minister Georges Clemenceau and president (later prime minister himself) Raymond Poincare-who led France to victory against Goetz's Germany during World War I as well as being pivotal in the substantial reparations and occupation of the Rhineland that would ensue.
Estimate: $150.00- $300.00