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May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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CHINA. China - Germany. Defense of Tsingtau Zinc Medal, 1914. PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
Zetz-4060 var. (silver). By A. Hummel at Lauer's in Nuremberg. Diameter: 33mm. Obverse: Nude male soldier standing left, holding sword and German colonial standard; fallen warriors around and behind; Reverse: Legend in six lines within oak wreath. Edge: Plain. An already SCARCE and interesting medal, this is the first example of the type that this cataloger has encountered in zinc. Deep charcoal gray surfaces, with a charming underlying brilliance and overall attractive nature.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Zetz-4060 var. (silver). By A. Hummel at Lauer's in Nuremberg. Diameter: 33mm. Obverse: Nude male soldier standing left, holding sword and German colonial standard; fallen warriors around and behind; Reverse: Legend in six lines within oak wreath. Edge: Plain. An already SCARCE and interesting medal, this is the first example of the type that this cataloger has encountered in zinc. Deep charcoal gray surfaces, with a charming underlying brilliance and overall attractive nature.
Estimate: $400 - $600