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Ludwig gies "Geboren im Jahre des Weltkriegs” (Born in the year of the World War), Cast Bronze, 34.5mm, UNC, Unique Ernsting WVZ77, Frankenhuis 1105.

Obverse: A newborn infant, with radiant halo, asleep under a German pickelhaube. In border, "Geboren im Jahre des Weltkriegs" (Born in the year of the world war).

Reverse: A blank tablet for name of baby; sword above in laurels and star to the left.

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A very touching piece of art. Thanks for sharing!

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klaupo

Never heard of Ludwig Gies before or seen any of his medals.

I agree with klaupo

Thanks for sharing!

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Zwerg

Gies did a small series of birth medals that number about seven varieties...I'll have to look but I think I have five of them.

On another note, although not mentioned in Ernsting, I believe the one star shown on the reverse indicates that this was made during the first year of the war.