Two 1916 German First War Gold Donation Coins By Hermann Haseaus Newly Listed surrounded by a wreath composed

surrounded by a wreath composed of oak leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right

Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano López (July 24

Distinguished Flying Cross (bronze gilt

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Two 1916 German First War Gold Donation Coins By Hermann Haseaus Newly Listed surrounded by a wreath composedTwo 1916 German Iron for Gold donation coins; in blackened iron; maker marked Hermann Haseaus on obverse; measuring 40 mm in diameter. Footnote: Gold gab ich zur Wehr, Eisen nahm ich zur Ehr (I gave gold in defence, and took iron in glory) was a wartime slogan that called German citizens to donate gold and jewelry to finance the war. In return, the donors received these honorary coins. Although donating gold was a voluntary action, there was social