Lot 708
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Gallipoli, Marschall Liman von Sanders Pascha, 1915-1916, in dark bronze (98mm), by Max Lange 1916, obverse, facing uniformed bust of von Sanders, reverse, naked warriors fighting on shore's edge with swimmer looking up from the water, across the top, 'Dardanellen 1915-1916'. Reference number 749 painted on reverse but easily removed, extremely fine and very scarce.
A rare reference to the Gallipoli campaign on a German medal.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Passed in