GERMANY, German Empire. General Otto von Emmich. AR Medal (34mm, 17.30 g, 12h). By Rudolf Küchler. Dated 7 August 1914. GENERAL v. EMMICH, bust facing slightly left, wearing Prussian Order of the Crown; R. Küchler on bust / LÜTTICH (Liege), nude soldier, as Mercury, advancing left, blowing trumpet and firebrand; burning cityscape of Liège in background; zeppelin flying to upper left. Edge: SILBER 990. Zetzmann 4008. Iridescent toning, proof-like fields, a few handling marks. As made.
From the PS Collection of Medals of the Great War.