Goetzdude Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 K-206 Not - Friede mit Gross-Russland; (Distress - Peace with Great Russia) 1918, Cast Bronze, 58mm. UNC/Gussfrisch Obverse: Broken pillar, torch with dying flame, a pair of tongs encircled with a knout. Inscription “Peace with Great Russia, Famine.” Reverse: Eagle on helmet with peace dove. In field, a gallows and Revolution flag. Inscription: “Mar. 3, 1918”. This medal commemorates the signing of the peace treaty between Germany and the Bolshevik delegates. Goetz called this the ‘famine’ treaty due to the enormous food shortages occurring in Russia at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Another beautiful piece of artwork. Great symbolism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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