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MORE HYDRA IMAGES IN NUMISMATICSLast week we discussed coin or medal designs featuring the mythical multi-headed creature the hydra. William Todd submitted three additional images. Thanks! -Editor    1. Anita Lehzen (medallist). Das Grosse Dreschen (the great thrashing). 1914. From early on, Germany portrayed itself as set upon by a multi-headed enemy, here symbolized by a hydra with animal heads representing the members of the Entente: behind the knight, the injured Russian Bear seems to be collapsing, while in front the Gallic Cock and the English Bulldog(?) threaten. 2. Louis Heitsch. Viel Feind - viel Ehr (many enemies - much honor). 1915 3. Carl Stock. Hilfe für Kriegsgefangene deutsche (assistance for German war prisoners). 1915. Not technically a warrior fighting a hydra, but nevertheless... William adds: In addition, below are some medals in this category that are presently available from dealers in Germany.  One-sided cast iron medal 1916, by Pabst. Unclothed youth with sword fighting a sea monster symbolizing the enemies of Germany, sea in background with ship. 144.0 mm. This is possibly a prototype for a medal never produced and may thus be the only example in existence. To read the complete item description, see:  To read the complete item description, see: To read the complete article, see: Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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