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Mr Finger Valued Member United States 405 Posts	Posted 05/30/2008 7:45 pm This is a nice historical medal that was given to people who donated their gold for the German war effort.....The woman on front Kinda looks like Popeyes Girlfriend Olive Oyl The reverse translates to "Gold I gave for Defense, Iron I took in Honor" The obverse says "In Iron Times, 1916" Edited by Mr Finger 05/30/2008 7:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Peter THOMAS Pillar of the Community Australia 2830 Posts	Posted 05/31/2008 03:09 am G'day, it's been more than a decade since I visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, but the translation rings a loud bell with me. I suspect I have seen some item with that legend, but I can't recall details. From what I have read, your interpretation is quite correct. Peter in Oz Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 05/31/2008 3:34 pm Yes, your translation rings true to me, as well as the resemblance to Olive Oyl, lol. I did not realize individuals were tapped to fund that war, but it helps explain post-war resentment towards reparations. Report this Post to the Staff
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