War Prisoner Money and Medals (eBook), Guido Kisch
A reprinted 1961 study of the special currencies, medals, and tokens connected with prisoners of war—covering World War I internment camp money, German and French prisoner medals, and U.S. “historical tokens” relating to Revolutionary and Civil War prisons. An essential reference for collectors of military and emergency numismatics.
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War Prisoner Money and Medals by Guido Kisch is a fascinating and highly readable exploration of one of the most unusual areas of numismatic history—the money and medals issued for and by prisoners of war. Originally published in The Numismatist in 1961, this study examines the economic, political, and humanitarian forces that shaped POW currency during World War I, along with a detailed discussion of German, French, and American examples.
Kisch explains how shortages of circulating money, international law, and wartime necessity led to the creation of special camp currencies—many of which survive today as collectible historical artifacts. He also surveys war-prisoner medals, commemorative issues, and American “historical tokens,” including those relating to Revolutionary War and Civil War prisons.
Perfect for collectors of emergency money, military history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in unusual numismatic specialties, this reprint brings a rare scholarly article back into circulation for modern researchers and collectors.
Reprinted from The Numismatist, 1961.
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