Boxed Lusitania Medal - French Leaflet.

British replica of the German medal by the sculptor Karl Goetz produced as a propaganda satire after the sinking of the Lusitania. Replica medals were produced in an attractive case claiming to be an exact copy of the German medal, and were sold for a shilling apiece. On the cases it was stated that the medals had been distributed in Germany "to commemorate the sinking of the Lusitania" and they came with a propaganda leaflet which strongly denounced the Germans and used the medal's incorrect date to claim that the sinking of the Lusitania was premeditated. The head of the Lusitania Souvenir Medal Committee later estimated that 250,000 were sold, proceeds being given to the Red Cross and St. Dunstan's Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel. This example in good condition, complete with accompanying leaflet but the uncommonly encountered edition in French. Box with some marking and scuffing with minor loss to box lid.

Code: 10553