RMS LUSITANIA MEDAL. An extremely rare cast iron example of the rare type 2 Karl Goetz medal for 7 MAI 1915

An extremely rare cast iron example of the rare type 2 Karl Goetz medal for 7 MAI 1915.   On discovering his initial mistake of using the date of the 5 MAI 1915 he hurriedly produced this example to counter the criticism. But it was too late as the Germans stopped production and confiscated his remaining stock. It is believed that only 41 or 45 examples of this medal were made. It must be remembered that Goetz was a “backyard” operator, Melting unsold medals and casting in both iron & bronze examples in his own home. Note the UMLAUTS above the title on the reverse striking which is always missing on the copies.

VF $850