Oskar Alexander Kiefer - 1918, Cast Bronze Medallion, 88.0mm, 234.50g.
Obverse:
GERMANIA PACEM JVSTAM EXPECTAT "Germany expects a just peace" around perimeter. German eagle, left, trapped under a heavy, knotted net with Wilhelm's crown on the right ground. Exergue; "1918" bisected by the artists interlaced makers mark 'K" encircled by an "O".
Reverse: Text expresses the hope that a fair process will begin.
A rather poignant and submissive plea for fair treatment towards Germany after its WWI surrender. Beautifully cast with a wonderfully smooth, mottled appearance (not from oxidation).
This is an earlier trial piece (Unique?) than the example outlined, and misattributed to Karl Kiefer, in Europa Verderben, p.293: 23.13
