Salvation is in God

1915, Cast bronze, 43.2mm x 39.8mm, 27.0g, with ring for suspension, XF, Ernsting WVZ 93

Both obverse and reverse exhibit an even surface without an edge; both image and script are plastically raised.

OBVERSE: At the bottom a convex exergue doubles as a mound of meadow on which a bench is placed next to a small tree. A young woman sits on the left and a soldier, in field uniform, sits on the right holding his helmet in his left hand; they are turned to each other. The soldier’s rifle is propped on the bench to his left. Above, and behind, is a wide spread crucifix topped with a tablet inscribed with a convex INRI acronym for Latin phrase; IESVS·NAZARENVS·REX·IVDÆORVM (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). On the cross is a tormented Christ with halo and with artistic emphasis placed on the wounded hands and loincloth. On the convex exergue are the artist’s initials, L.G..

REVERSE: A heart with attached cross at top is located on the lower center edge. To the left and right are two hovering angels facing each other and in profile. In the center are five lines of script in gothic font; IM HERRN IFT HEIL PS.3.9 (Salvation is in God)

Rarity: R-7

Known Examples: 9

Number in Museum Collections: 8 located in B2, D, H, L2, M, P, S, V2.

Number in Private Collections: 1

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ADVANCE
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).