Germany Third Reich Erich Ludendorf Matte WIEN C-11 SP 65 PCGS copper medal 1937

The 1937 Germany Third Reich Vienna matte copper medal honoring Erich Ludendorff, cataloged as Kienast C-11 and certified PCGS SP65, is a historically important commemorative issue dedicated to one of Germany’s most influential military leaders of the First World War era. Produced in Vienna with an elegant matte finish, this medal combines strong sculptural artistry, historical symbolism, and exceptional preservation, making it highly desirable for collectors of European historical exonumia.

The obverse presents a bold left-facing portrait of Erich Ludendorff with sharply modeled facial contours, cropped hair, and a stern military-style profile. The minimalist design focuses attention on the realistic bust and smooth matte copper surfaces, while delicate relief modeling gives depth and character to the composition. Warm brown toning and subtle highlights accentuate the portrait and preserve the medal’s original appearance.

The reverse features a vertically positioned sword entwined with an olive branch, symbolizing the connection between military strength and peace. An iron cross motif appears beside the central design, reinforcing the military theme of the piece. The balanced arrangement of the sword blade, leaves, and surrounding border creates a striking visual composition with strong geometric symmetry. Rich matte copper coloration and specimen-quality surfaces enhance the overall artistic appeal and originality of the medal.

Certified by PCGS as SP65, this Vienna-issued copper medal offers exceptional quality, historical significance, and outstanding eye appeal. It is an important collectible for enthusiasts of German military history, World War I personalities, political memorabilia, and Third Reich-era medals.

This listing offers an original historical artifact strictly for research, documentation, education, museum/archive reference, numismatic/exonumia study, or private collecting. We unequivocally condemn the crimes of the Nazi regime and reject any form of hate, racism, antisemitism, or extremist ideology. Any images of prohibited symbols (e.g., swastika) appear only to identify and document the authentic item.

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