Another one from the workshop of G.Deschler- non portable medal for the 1934 Tag Der Arbeit (May 1st). Interesting to see the hammer and the sickle being the only parts of the medal that are actually gilded- the rest of the medal being a nicely dark toned bronze. This is the only medal that I can think of that incorporates this effect. Usually the hammer/sickle symbols were being reserved for Soviet awards but with the design commemorating the "day of work" its easy to see why Richard Klein chose those to be incorporated into this medal.
Struck in solid bronze, this medal seem to be on the opposite spectrum of availability when compared to its smaller sibling's- being VERY rarely seen on the market today.
1934 was the first year with May 1st to be the official state holiday with the festivities being organized by the government as the trade unions were banned the previous year- 1933- along with any separate celebrations by democrats or communists.
Would love to see any other of those non portable awards anyone might have in their collections so please share if you have any.
cheers
Matt
Struck in solid bronze, this medal seem to be on the opposite spectrum of availability when compared to its smaller sibling's- being VERY rarely seen on the market today.
1934 was the first year with May 1st to be the official state holiday with the festivities being organized by the government as the trade unions were banned the previous year- 1933- along with any separate celebrations by democrats or communists.
Would love to see any other of those non portable awards anyone might have in their collections so please share if you have any.
cheers
Matt
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