THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
Two WWI anti-German propaganda 'Iron Crosses' one large and one 'For Swank',
Realised: $85 plus premium
Lot Details
The larger (Type 20) 75 x 90mm with a relief of Kaiser Wilhelm below pair of sausages and 'For Kultur' - blank rear; and smaller (Type 10) 44 x 47mm, with relief casting - London / Paris / Calais and For Swank (Vanity) I Don't Think - blank rear. Ref: https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/197856-spoof-iron-crosses-once-again/
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