Watch List notes:

GERMANY, German Empire. Overthrow of Ludwig III of Bavaria. Cast Æ Medal (60mm, 64.29 g, 12h). By Karl Goetz. Dated 8 November 1918. LEIB GARDE DES BAYERN - KÖNIGS (Bodyguard of the Bavarian King), three members on the King's bodyguard fleeing in confusion before the revolutionaries, led by Kurt Eisner, who waves banner inscribed REVOLUTION; cuirasses of guard inscribed IN TREUE FEST (In faithfulness [motto of the Kingdom of Bavaria]) / VERLASSEN – 8 · NOV · 1918 (Deserted), Queen Maria Theresia and King Ludwig III flee the Residenz Palace in Munich; K · G in exergue. Edge: K · GOETZ. Kienast 266. Glossy brown surfaces, slightly worn at high points. As made.

From the PS Collection of Medals of the Great War.