Hey guys , what is this thing I rescued from a ziplock baggie full of coins and medals today at the show, has the profile of several subjects on front and several symbols on the back, remnants of a bronze wash, feels like a WWII zinc metal but dates are 1914-1916 Help!
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seams to represent the leaders of the cenral powers and turkey?Comment
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Neat looking piece
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Looks like portraits of the Kaiser, the Emperor of Austria, the Czar of Bulgaria and the Sultan of Turkey
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Imperial Medal Id
Come on guys,,,dont let me down,,,,what is this thing!Comment
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An unofficial patriotic item, but an unusual one. I like it.Comment
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Hey Steve, I am with Vince on this one...These and items were produced as propaganda to cement unity within the populace(s) of the Central Powers Empires Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Ottoman during WWI. I have a similar piece that has only the German and Austro-Hungarian Kaisers on it. This one has the profiles of all early war Emperors (the so-called Imperators Rex).
Although it is made in the fashion of a medal it is actually not an award. Really nice find mate, StephenCheers, Steve
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"Next to a battle lost, the saddest thing is a battle won." Arthur Wellesley — Duke of WellingtonComment
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Thanks guys, I do appreciate it!Comment
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