German Empire and Later

GERMANY. Empire. Polish Occupation Silver Medal, 1916. NGC MS-62.

Zetzmann-3055. By L. C. Lauer. Obverse: Uniformed, conjoined busts of Wilhelm II (Germany - Prussia) and Franz Josef I (Austria) facing left; Reverse: Crown atop crossed sword and scepter; all over radiant pillow. Struck to commemorate the elevation of Polish territories to the Kingdom, this piece displays rick charcoal-gray color on the obverse with the addition of pinkish-orange and blue-green iridescence on the reverse.

Estimate: $100.00 - $150.00