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The expressive vocabulary of this medal seems to evoke a spirit of mourning and meditation, contrasting with the battle scene in the background. The cross and the inscription on the reverse give the piece a religious dimension. Like other war medals by Lissy Echart, this medal has no overtones of nationalism or propaganda, and the monumental form speaks for itself.","physicalDescription":"Bronze medal by Lissy Eckart. Obverse:  A verticlal and horizontal band form the pattern of a cross on a plain surface. The vertical band depicts a nude male figure resting on the right knee, holding an unsheathed sword the point resting on a shield. His head rests on the back of his right hand. The horizontal band shows a frieze illustrating a battle scene. Reverse: Legend: RELIGION/ DES KREUZES/NUR DU VERKNÜ/ PFEST IN EINEM/KRANZE DER DE/MUT UND KRAFT/DOPPELTE PALME/ZUGLEICH (Only the religion of the Cross unites in one wreath courage and strength - like a double palm). 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