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Auction History Result 4r029 GOLD GAB ICH ZUR WEHR EISEN NAHM ICH ZUR EHR 28x38 German WWI war poster 1916 Julius Gipkens! Date Sold 3/1/2018 Sold For: Login or Register to see sold price. An Original Vintage Unfolded German World War I Poster (measures 27 1/2" x 37 1/2" [70 x 95 cm]) (Learn More) Gold Gab Ich Zur Wehr Eisen Nahm Ich Zur Ehr (literally translates to "I Gave Gold to the Defense, Took Iron for Honor"), the 1916 German World War I (WWI) Home Front poster encouraging people to donate gold to support the war efforts. This poster features Julius E.F. Gipkens silhouette art (based on a Hermann Hosaeus sculpture) of a kneeling woman holding a jewelry box and gold chain. Note that the "iron" refers to cast-iron jewellery that was made during the 19th century and 20th century in Germany. The production of iron jewellery reached its peak between 1813 and 1815, when the Prussian royal family urged all citizens to contribute their gold and silver jewellery towards funding the uprising against Napoleon during the War of Liberation. In return the people were given iron jewellery, often with the inscription "Gold gab ich fur Eisen" (I Gave Gold for Iron), and the items became symbols of patriotism and loyalty. In 1916 another attempt was made in Germany to promote iron jewellery to offset the cost of the First World War. This was done by exchanging gold jewellery for an iron medallion inscribed with the words "Gold Gab Ich Zur Wehr Eisen Nahm Ich Zur Ehr". Artist: Julius E.F. Gipkens Condition: good. The poster has darkened somewhat and the poster has significant creases, defects, areas of paper loss and tears of varying lengths along parts of some edges. It has several creases scattered in various areas and it was folded in half vertically at one time. Certainly a competent restorer could repair the defects described above, but please bear in mind the cost of restoration before placing a bid. Learn More about condition grades 
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