Undated Germany Iron Erich von Falkenhayn Medal NGC MS-64

Check out this MASSIVE Bronze medal from Germany issued over 100 years ago! Few World War I commemorative medals capture the gravity of the conflict like this large-format German iron piece honoring General Erich von Falkenhayn, Chief of the German General Staff from 1914 to 1916. Struck as an impressive 110mm medal and catalogued as Zetzmann-2144var, it stands as a tangible artifact from one of history's most consequential conflicts. The use of iron rather than precious metal reflects the wartime Patriotic Metal movement that swept Imperial Germany during 1914-1918.

The obverse features a bold, high-relief portrait of General von Falkenhayn facing forward, his mustached visage rendered with considerable sculptural depth and the legend "GENERAL VON FALKENHAYN" arcing around the periphery. The reverse, designed by Ball Berlin, presents a commanding Imperial German eagle perched atop billowing clouds, with the dates 1914 and 1915 inscribed to the left, commemorating the early war years under Falkenhayn's command. Both sides exhibit strong device definition consistent with a quality cast-iron production.

NGC has certified this medal MS-64, noting well-preserved surfaces with attractive dark iron patina and only minor contact marks consistent with the grade. At 110mm in diameter, this is a substantial display piece with broad appeal to collectors of World War I militaria, German medals, and numismatic history. A welcome addition to any serious collection of Imperial German material. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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