© Erik Runge (CC BY-SA)
© Erik Runge (CC BY-SA)
Admiral von Tirpitz
1915 year| Bronze | 435.0 g | 113.7 mm |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1915 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 435.0 g |
| Diameter | 113.7 mm |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#287931 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A large steamer, torpedoed, sinking. The crew is rescued in a lifeboat by the submarine. On right edge, two rats swimming, on a wave, with legend, "Vorwiirts" (Forward)
Lettering: PAROLESCHIFF VERSENKEN.MENSCHEN RETTEN
Translation: Orders: Sink the ship, save the men
Engravers: Paul Sturm, Hugo Grünthal
