Wagner Tinnie?

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Anyone recognize this. I believe Richard Wagner had something to do with the "Arts" of the Third Reich. The medal/tinnie reads

Richard Wagner
National Denkmal in Leipzig
Grundsteinle Cung
6.3.1934

The name Zeissig appears just under his back hairline. The maker is Glaser & Sohn Dresden

I received this with a couple of other medals from a vet. I'm not sure why he chose this one. Is this considered a medal/tinnie/badge? Any help would be appreciated

Thanks Jeff

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[James Noble]

Jeff, From what I can get out of Tieste's book it is a tinnie commemorating the laying of the corner stone for the Richard Wagner National monument in Leipzig. Zeissig is most likely the artist who designed of the tinnie.

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James.

Thanks for the info. Any data in your book as to how many of these were made?

Jeff

[James Noble]

Jeff, Sorry that information isn't listed.

[Vadim K]

Jeff, I have this tinnie too. It is a really nice, well-made, heavy piece, isnt it?

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Thanks for the info. It is very heavy for a tinnie. That what made me wonder if it would be classified as such.

Jeff