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obverse design : Emperor Karl of Austria-Hungary, bust, left profile, in uniform. To lower left of bust a crowned eagle, crown, and orb. To
right base of bust a cherub holding a wreath. The piece has a partially beaded and milled edge
obverse text : "DEM SIEGREICHEN FÜHRER IM KAMPFEGEGEN DEN VERRAT"
reverse design : warrior, naked, kneeling facing, supporting two laurel wreaths on his shoulders. At his feet a cherub holding a crown in
each hand. Below, left, a classical helmet and, right, a Greek cross. The figures are set against an ornate floral
background
exergue : "OKTOBER 1917" | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | First World War & 1917 Emperor of Austria-Hungary portrait / personification Karl I AH.A | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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