Lot 835
Germany, The Hour of Reckoning in Versailles, cast bronze medal, 1919 by Karl Goetz

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£336
Description
Germany, The Hour of Reckoning in Versailles, cast bronze medal, 1919 by Karl Goetz , 90mm. The allies, headed by Clemenceau of France (president Wilson and pm Lloyd George behind) present the Treaty of Versailles (marked with a skull and crossbones) to Count von Brockdorff -Rantz au (representing the German government); rev. Chancellor Scheidemann standing right, denouncing the treaty which he holds, and from which hissing serpents emanate. EINEN FRIEDEN DES RECHTS - KEINEN DER GEWALT, a just peace, not one of violence. (Kienast 225). Extremely Fine, even warm brown toning. Medal Picture Reduced in Size.

