Franz and Sophie Ferdinand memorial medal

[paulb104]

So here's a weird one.

It's a memorial medal for Franz and Sophie Ferdinand, who were assassinated together in 1914.

The medal is signed Hans Schwathe 1914, a renowned artist.

Well known subjects, well known subject, well known artist, but I've never been able to find any info about the medal.

 

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[paulb104]

So how about some irony.

This plaque is a memorial to the couple whose assassination started WW1, and this postcard book that I asked about http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what-s-worth/531632-versailles-postcard-book.html

Marked the signing of the peace treaty that ended WW1.

...I still don't know enough about this medal though.