Goetzdude Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 K-686(a) Corps Maneuvers 1908 I. Army Corps near Burgau. Struck aluminum with loop, 40.3mm, 7.0g., ST, RRR. Obverse: Three shields with Busts of Prinz Rupprecht in center and topped with Bavarian crown; Ex. Graf V. Bothmer on the left; and Ex. Kress V. Kressenstein on the right. Behind the shields are fronds of palm and oak. Below, center a small, enameled coat of arms. All elements are contained within a pearled perimeter. Reverse: CORPSMANÖVER DES I. ARMEECORPS (Corpsmaneuvers of the I. Army Corps). In field: BEI BURGAU / 1908 (near Burgau 1908). In exergue: BAHNHOF (Railway station). These were Orders that were awarded to participating German Officers. Although aluminum is today quite cheap, it was still a higher end material in 1908. These medals are struck like proofs with mirrored fields and matte devices and quite stunning in this condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Another great medal. The town and station are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'm a sucker for early, nice aluminum medals. Make it a Goetz and I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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