102887 | GERMANY. Bavarians in the World War uniface cast bronze Medal.

102887  |  GERMANY. Bavarians in the World War uniface cast bronze Medal. Issued 1914 (84mm, 167.42 g). By R. Klein.

 

DIE BAYERN IM WELTKRIEG, Bavarian soldier standing defiantly facing, head right, rolling up sleeves and holding rifle; in background, Bavarian lion roaring right // Blank. Edge: Plain.

 

Cf. Klose 2.7 (for reverse). Essentially as Made. Warm brown surfaces and some light rub upon the higher points.

 

A powerful large format medal by Richard Klein, this design, like so many during the opening year of the war, signifies the role and importance of the army and troop leaders in boosting morale and support for the effort.

 

Upload: 3 September 2024.