Death of Flying ace Oswald Boelcke 1916 front Death of Flying ace Oswald Boelcke 1916 back
Death of Flying ace Oswald Boelcke 1916 photo
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Death of Flying ace Oswald Boelcke

1916 year
Silver (.999) 17.93 g 34.5 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1916
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
17.93 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#419524
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Male figure climbing steps towards a grave to which an aeroplane's propeller is laying, the male figure is holding flowers in the right hand and an eagle shield in the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
28.
OCTOBER
1916.
VERG. BALL BERLIN

Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Eue