Replika "Black Shame" Historical Coin - and 50 similar items

Popis produktu: This historical replica coin, the ?Black Shame? from Germany 1920, embodies the complex themes of German nationalism in response to the Rhineland occupation following World War I. The obverse side features the poignant portrait of a Senegalese soldier wearing a helmet, surrounded by the inscription "DIE WACHT AM RHEIN" and the date "1920." This image represents the so-called "Schwarze Schande" or "Black Shame," a propagandistic idea utilized by German nationalists to express their sentiments against the French occupation of the Rhineland.The phrase "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite," derived from the ideals of the French Revolution, serves as an ironic commentary on the disparity between France's proclaimed values and its actions in Germany at that time. On the reverse side, a naked woman is depicted bound around a German military helmet, symbolizing the perceived violation of German pride and the humiliation experienced by many Germans during the French occupation. The text "DIE SCHWARZE SCHANDE" on this side references the presence of African soldiers within the French occupying forces.This striking piece of propaganda provides a vivid insight into the emotional climate and public perception in post-war Germany. It is essential to note that this item is sold strictly for educational, research, artistic purposes, and for reporting on historical events, thereby ensuring it is not promoted for any ideological agenda. By purchasing this product, you confirm that it is intended exclusively for the aforementioned purposes. Foto: