Awards of Germany - Commemorative coin in honor of the fallen - I had a friend

This commemorative coin was donated or issued in 1919 by the State Charitable Institution (for military graves). It was neither a reward nor a commemorative care merit coin. The medal was intended to protect and decorate the graves of fallen and dead soldiers of the First World War. A commemorative coin was sold and the proceeds used for burial. Due to inflation and the economic crisis, the work of social security stopped. In 1925, the German Ministry of Defense issued an appeal to revive charitable activities. All military units and military departments were called upon to facilitate distribution outside the army in an appropriate form.
The price of one coin was 2 Reichsmarks (RM) plus postage and consumable stamps. From 5 pieces fell "Porto" and "Raskhoden." From 10 pieces, the commemorative coin cost 1.90 RM/piece, 50 commemorative coins were for 1.80 RM/piece, and from 100 pieces, the commemorative coin cost 1.75 RM/piece. The net proceeds for the commemorative coin went to the Military Honours Fund, managed by the Prussian War Ministry. A commemorative coin could be obtained at the State Consulting Center for Military Honors, Commemorative Coin Department, in Berlin W 8, Unter den Linden 4 at the Ministry of Science, Arts and Public Education.
The design of the commemorative coin was created by Herman Kurt Gozeus (1875-1958) sculptor, medalist and teacher of higher education.

Round medal of dark etched iron without frames. Above is a relief ear with a small ring.

Front side:

• Above the inscription: - I - HAT - ONE - COMRADES -.
In the
• center is a standing soldier in uniform, with a steel helmet and a rifle on his back .
• He stands on a pedestal. Left foot on an elevated burial nest or pedestal.
• To the left of it is a stylized plant with 3 groups of leaves.
• The soldier's hands are spread. He holds a twig of the plant in his left hand.

Downside:

In
• lower part branched branch of oak to the left and right.
• Including the name of the creator - HOSAEUS.
In
• the upper part, a 7-line, raised font is distributed: - AM -/- JEWELRY - DER -/
• - HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS -/- OURS - TAPFERN -/- HALF - WHO - THIS -/- IRON SIGN -/- TOOK -.