Obverse: Emblems of agriculture and commerce with Brunswick's coat of arms. Reverse: A baby in the arms of an angel.

Birth of Karl II of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1804-73)

Modeled by Paul Merker

1804

  • Titles Birth of Karl II of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1804-73) (Descriptive)
  • Artist Modeled by, Paul Merker, German
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 1 1/2 in. Diam., 12.9g (3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.495.36
  • Work Type medal
  • Classification Medals

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