Silver, Coins & Medals, and Silver from the estate of Lorna Rossi of Walter H Willson - 29th April 2009

Lot 584

Germany

Estimate £40 - £60 | Hammer £60

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Description

Germany, The Gewerkschaft Victor Chemische Werke, at Castrop Rauxel, heavy bronze medal, large commemorative bronze medal, c. 1930's, by H. Kampe, standing figure empties corncupiae, industrial landscape behind, rev legend, 100mm. As made, very fine. The Victor Process for making Ammonium Nitrate was developed by the Gewerkschaft Victor Chemische Werke, at Castrop Rauxel, Germany. The works were targeted for bombing during the Second World War