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Two WWI RMS Lusitania Sinking Propaganda Medallions in Original Display Frame
Two WWI RMS Lusitania Sinking Propaganda Medallions in Original Display Frame
Two WWI RMS Lusitania Sinking Propaganda Medallions in Original Display Frame
Two WWI RMS Lusitania Sinking Propaganda Medallions in Original Display Frame

Two WWI RMS Lusitania Sinking Propaganda Medallions in Original Display Frame

$ 427.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: 8 (Excellent-)
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  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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    Description

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    ARTIFACT:
    This is a German propaganda document about the May 7, 1915 R.M.S. Lusitania sinking off Ireland by a German U-Boat, along with two medallions, all in its original frame. One medal shows passengers buying tickets for the fated passage from a skeletal Cunard Lines clerk; the other shows the sinking of the ship, which took only eighteen minutes. The document quotes the Cologne People’s News: “With joyful pride we contemplate this latest deed of the Navy”.
    VINTAGE:
    Circa World War I.
    SIZE:
    11-15/16” height and 14-1/2” width (framed).
    CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
    Printed paper, cast iron medallions, wood frame, pressed board backing.
    ATTACHMENT:
    Two loops with twine.
    MARKINGS:
    KOC (?) at bottom of one medal.
    ITEM NOTES:
    This is from a German Imperial collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHEX06 LEFJX9/10 SLHEJX10/15 SLFEJX5/16
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    CONDITION:
    8 (Excellent-): Piece has been very well preserved with some very slight abrasions to the glass and some moderate wear on reverse.
    GUARANTEE:
    As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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