Praying Soldiers

1915, Cast bronze, oval uniface/incuse reverse, 31.4mm x 38mm, 9.8g, UNC, Ernsting WVZ 106a.

Convex surface with high, multi-staged edging; the script and image are convex and raised above the surface.

On a small, bulging grass covered landform stands a crucifix with the body of Christ. Above his head with halo is a tablet with raised script reading INRI. On each side of the crucifix are a group of three soldiers dressed in field uniforms with packs and helmets. The front soldier on each side has fallen to their knees and raised their hands in prayer.

Rarity: R-7

Known Examples: 4 (1 silver, 3 bronze)

Number in Museum Collections: 2 located in L2, S.

Number in Private Collections: 2 (1 silver, 1 bronze)

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RETREAT
B1 Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Berlin State Museums).

B2 Brüssel, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Albert I Penningkabinett (Royal Library).

D Dresden, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen (State Art Collection).

H Hamburg, Hamburger Kunsthalle (Hamburg Arts Center).

L1 Leverkusen, Städtisches Museum Schloß Morsbroich (Museum Morsbroich).

L2 London, British Museum, Department of Coins and Medals.

L3 London, Imperial War Museum.
Sheldon Rarity Scale

R-6 Very Rare (13-30)

R-7 Extremely rare (4-12)

R-8 Unique or Nearly So (1- 3)

 M Munich, Staatliche Münzsammlung (National Coin Collection).

N New York, American Numismatic Society.

P Paris, Musée d’Historie Contemporaine (Museum of Contemporary History).

R Ramat Aviv, Kadman Numismatic Museum.

S Stuttgart, Württembergisches Landesmuseum (Württemberg Regional Museum).

V Vienna, Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of Military History.

V2 Vienna, Kunsthistoriches Museum (Art History Museum).