Karl Götz Medal Christmas in the Field 1917
The medal "Christmas in the Field 1917" was minted by Karl Götz in 1917 and refers to the event of the First World War that became known as the "Christmas Truce". During the Christmas period of 1914, an unofficial ceasefire between the warring parties occurred on the Western Front, with soldiers on both sides of the trench leaving the war behind for a short time to celebrate Christmas, exchange gifts and sing songs together. This episode is considered one of the most symbolic and human events of the First World War.
Diameter: 36mm
Weight: 20 grams
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