Germany Empire Lusitania Sinking Kienast-156 Goetz UNC PCGS iron medal 1915

The 1915 Germany Empire Lusitania Sinking iron medal, Kienast-156, designed by Karl Goetz and certified PCGS UNC, is a striking artifact of World War I propaganda. The obverse depicts Death as a skeleton selling tickets at a Cunard Line counter, surrounded by passengers, including a gentleman in a top hat, women in fashionable dresses, and a child. The reverse portrays the ocean liner RMS Lusitania sinking into turbulent waves, with its raised stern, funnels, lifeboat details, and dramatic maritime composition. The inscriptions emphasize the German interpretation of the disaster. On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the Lusitania off Ireland, killing nearly 1,200 people and provoking international outrage. Goetz's controversial design became one of the most recognizable satirical medals of the Great War. Struck in iron, this historic piece offers powerful imagery, artistic character, and exceptional numismatic interest. Secure this fascinating WWI collectible today!

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