SWITZERLAND. Luzern. Medal 1890 (Bronze, 70 mm, 132.88 g, 12 h), on the death of general Max Alphons Pfyffer (1834-1890). By Homberg. OBERSTDIVISIONÄR UND CHEF DES SCHWEIZERISCHEN GENERALSTABSBUREAUS / MAX ALPHONS PFYFFER VON LUZERN Draped bust of Max Alphons Pfyffer turned slighlty to left. Rev. PFLICHTGETREU BIS IN DEN TOD Mourning Helvetia seated to left, placing wreath on tomb with her right hand and holding sword in her left; leaning against her left leg; shield with the Coat of arms of Switzerland. Martin 94. Schweizer Medaillen 857. A few light deposits and marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Gossau Collection.