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A Reproduction, 1920 German Propaganda Medal, Watch on the Rhein, originals of this medallion sell for around £450 upwards

Die Wacht Am Rhein Die schwarze Schande – black shame CAST signed by “K.G.” Karl Goetz Goetz was the most celebrated propaganda medallist of early 20th century Germany. . One side shows a caricature of a black french soldier and has written above ” Die Wacht Am Rhein” – “1920″ and Liberté egalité fraternité The other side shows nude woman tied to large phallus with the words above, “Die Schwarze Schande” (The black shame). The medal is a derogatory reference to French colonial troops serving in WW I