GERMANY, German Empire. The Paris Gun (Kaiser Wilhelm Geschütz). Cast Æ Medal (58mm, 75.37 g, 12h). By Karl Goetz. Dated 23 March 1918. WIE CLE MEN CEAV'S EROBERVNGSGELVST/BEANT WORTET WIRD – (How Clemenceau's desire to conquer will be answered), half-length figure of Clemenceau standing right, leaning on orataor's podium and pointing to placard inscribed ELSASS/LOTHRI/RHEIN / FERNBESCHIESSVNG PARIS/23. MÄRZ 1918, tiger with features of Clemenceau standing right, shrinking from exploding shell; Eiffel Tower in background; K G to lower left. Kienast 208. Brown surfaces. As made.
From the PS Collection of Medals of the Great War. Ex Goldberg 78 (28 January 2014), lot 3059.