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    Medal ID and Translation. Reichsbahn?

    I bought this medal for under $3...how could I go wrong? It is 34mm, silver gilt. (silver plated?) Isn't that wheel with wings the symbol for the railroad?
    I'm sure a translation of the reverse will tell it all. Thanks, Ammersee

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    The reverse.
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      I'll try again with the obverse.
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        Hi Ammersee,

        yes, the wheel is the symbol of the German Reichsbahn (you can still sometimes see it in use today), the text on the reverse reads: To experience great things makes you humble and strong in heart. Since the obverse has the date 1914, and the quote from the Kaiser is dated 1916, I would think that it is patriotica related to the train staff.

        Nice medal! Hope it helps.

        Thorsten

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          Thanks Thorsten.

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