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1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7

1915 Lusitania Medallion Karl Goetz Satirical German Medal World War 1 May 7. The obverse shows the Lusitania sinking with text reading “Keine Bann Ware” and “Der Grossdampfer Lusitania durch ein Deutsches Tauchboot Versenkt 7 Mai 1915″. This medal is of the sinking of the Lusitania by Karl Goetz, it does have the 2nd Obverse with the correct date of 7 MAI 1915. Please see photos for more information. History of this medal. This medallion was my grandfathers and in his coin collection which he would show me from time to time. However this is one that he did not show me and was in a seperate envelope. He was in the Navy in WWII and was overseas, that is as much as he would tell me about serving. I was given his coins after he passed and put them away where they have been for 18+ years until I recently began to go through them. That is when I saw this medal for the first time. The photos are of the item you will receive, please look at them to help you determine condition. Please message with any questions and thank you.

First World War German Goetz 1915 Cunard Lusitania Satirical Medal

Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Maritime Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Maritime Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Maritime Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Maritime Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Maritime Rare 5 Mai Cunard

KARL GOETZ LUSITANIA GERMAN MEDALLION “5 Mai 1915″. Not attracted to magnet. RMS Lusitania was launched by the Cunard Line in 1906, at a time of fierce competition for the North Atlantic trade. In 1915, during the first World War, she was torpedoed by a German U-Boat off the coast of Ireland. Of the 1,962 passengers and crew aboard. The sinking turned public opinion in many countries against Germany and contributed to the. American entry into the War. In August 1915, the German medallist and sculptor Karl Goetz privately struck a run of medals as a satirical attack on the Cunard Line for trying to continue business as usual during wartime. Goetz blamed both the British government and the Cunard Line for allowing the Lusitania to sail despite the German embassy warnings that it was unsafe to do so. One side of the medal shows the gun-laden Lusitania sinking, with the motto KEINE BANNWARE! Goetz had put an incorrect date for the sinking on the medal: instead of 7 Ma. Had put 5 Mai. Two days before the actual sinking. He later struck a new run of medals with the correct (7 Mai) date. The Goetz medal attracted so much attention that the British Lord Newton. Who was in charge of Propaganda at the Foreign Office in 1916, decided to develop the anti-German feelings aroused by it for propaganda purposes, and arranged for the medal to be. Came with a propaganda leaflet which strongly denounced the Germans and used the medal’s incorrect date. To claim that the sinking of the. Proceeds from the sale of the medals benefitted blinded soldiers and sailors. The item “KARL GOETZ GERMAN MEDAL SINKING LUSITANIA WORLD WAR I MARITIME RARE 5 MAI CUNARD” is in sale since Sunday, July 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Cruise Ships & Ocean Liners\Cunard”. The seller is “sueseaworthy” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Australia.

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 5 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 5 Mai Cunard

KARL GOETZ LUSITANIA GERMAN MEDALLION “5 Mai 1915″. Not attracted to magnet. RMS Lusitania was launched by the Cunard Line in 1906, at a time of fierce competition for the North Atlantic trade. In 1915, during the first World War, she was torpedoed by a German U-Boat off the coast of Ireland. Of the 1,962 passengers and crew aboard. The sinking turned public opinion in many countries against Germany and contributed to the. American entry into the War. In August 1915, the German medallist and sculptor Karl Goetz privately struck a run of medals as a satirical attack on the Cunard Line for trying to continue business as usual during wartime. Goetz blamed both the British government and the Cunard Line for allowing the Lusitania to sail despite the German embassy warnings that it was unsafe to do so. One side of the medal shows the gun-laden Lusitania sinking, with the motto KEINE BANNWARE! Goetz had put an incorrect date for the sinking on the medal: instead of 7 Ma. Had put 5 Mai. Two days before the actual sinking. He later struck a new run of medals with the correct (7 Mai) date. The Goetz medal attracted so much attention that the British Lord Newton. Who was in charge of Propaganda at the Foreign Office in 1916, decided to develop the anti-German feelings aroused by it for propaganda purposes, and arranged for the medal to be. Came with a propaganda leaflet which strongly denounced the Germans and used the medal’s incorrect date. To claim that the sinking of the. Proceeds from the sale of the medals benefitted blinded soldiers and sailors. The item “ORIGINAL KARL GOETZ GERMAN MEDAL SINKING LUSITANIA WORLD WAR I RARE 5 MAI CUNARD” is in sale since Friday, June 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Cruise Ships & Ocean Liners\Cunard”. The seller is “sueseaworthy” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Australia.

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

Original Karl Goetz German Medal Sinking Lusitania World War I Rare 7 Mai Cunard

KARL GOETZ LUSITANIA GERMAN MEDALLION “7 Mai 1915″, with antique leather case. Pics taken in natural light and with overhead light fixture. Not attracted to magnet. RMS Lusitania was launched by the Cunard Line in 1906, at a time of fierce competition for the North Atlantic trade. In 1915, during the first World War, she was torpedoed by a German U-Boat off the coast of Ireland. Of the 1,962 passengers and crew aboard. The sinking turned public opinion in many countries against Germany and contributed to the. American entry into the War. In August 1915, the German medallist and sculptor Karl Goetz privately struck a run of medals as a satirical attack on the Cunard Line for trying to continue business as usual during wartime. Goetz blamed both the British government and the Cunard Line for allowing the Lusitania to sail despite the German embassy warnings that it was unsafe to do so. One side of the medal shows the gun-laden Lusitania sinking, with the motto KEINE BANNWARE! Goetz had put an incorrect date for the sinking on the medal: instead of 7 Ma. Had put 5 Mai. Two days before the actual sinking. He later struck a new run of medals with the correct (7 Mai) date. The medal offered for sale here is the second version, bearing the proper date of 7 Mai. The Goetz medal attracted so much attention that the British Lord Newton. Who was in charge of Propaganda at the Foreign Office in 1916, decided to develop the anti-German feelings aroused by it for propaganda purposes, and arranged for the medal to be. Came with a propaganda leaflet which strongly denounced the Germans and used the medal’s incorrect date. To claim that the sinking of the. Proceeds from the sale of the medals benefitted blinded soldiers and sailors. The item “ORIGINAL KARL GOETZ GERMAN MEDAL SINKING LUSITANIA WORLD WAR I RARE 7 MAI CUNARD” is in sale since Monday, March 20, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Cruise Ships & Ocean Liners\Cunard”. The seller is “sueseajay” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to Australia.