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Copy of German original medallion - sinking of the Lusitania
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Copy of German original medallion - sinking of the Lusitania
This is a British strike of the German original medallion made to celebrate the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine on the 7th May 1915. 1951 passengers and crew were on board, of which 1195 perished. Public outrage of the sinking and civilian loss of life led to the British making iron issues of the German original. These were sold as propoganda and to raise War Funds. The medallion comes in a fitted box with an explanatory leaflet. Commemorative Ware
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This striking medallion commemorates a tragic and pivotal moment in World War I history: the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine on May 7, 1915. With 1,195 lives lost among its 1,951 passengers and crew, the incident sparked significant public outrage and fueled anti-German sentiment in Britain. In response, the British government produced this copper strike of the German original medallion as a means to raise funds for the war effort and disseminate propaganda. The medallion, housed in a fitted box and accompanied by an explanatory leaflet, depicts the sinking of the Lusitania with a topographical representation of the ship and the submarine in the foreground. The reverse side bears the inscription "Lusitania," the date of the sinking, and the British War Department seal. The Lusitania disaster marked a turning point in the war, as it was the first major attack on a civilian passenger ship and highlighted the brutal reality of the conflict. This medallion serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the role that propaganda played in shaping public opinion during this tumultuous time.
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