315, Lot: 559. Estimate $150. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Weimar Republic. 1921. Æ Medal (36mm, 19.50 g, 12h). The Plebiscite in Tyrol. Karl Goetz, designer. Dated 20 April 1921. GANZ DEUTSCHLAND LAG IN SCHMACH UND SCHMERZ – MIT IHM SEIN LAND TIROL, bound eagle on its back / ABSTIMMUNG AN’S REICH! 20 April 1921, two men pulling on arm waving Tyrolean hat. Kienast 285. EF.
From the Dr. Georgios I. Michael Collection.
In spite of the vote for Germany, Tyrol was given to Italy.