Death of Lieutenant Captain Otto Weddigen ND (1915) front Death of Lieutenant Captain Otto Weddigen ND (1915) back
Death of Lieutenant Captain Otto Weddigen ND (1915) photo
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Death of Lieutenant Captain Otto Weddigen ND

1915 year
Bronze 252 g 108 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1915
Composition
Bronze
Weight
252 g
Diameter
108 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#382368
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A naked, youth floating up to the sky with his arms raised, holding a sword decorated with a wreath in his left hand, the sun shining on the horizon.

Engraver: Hugo Bendorff

Comment

W. Steguweit, Das Münzkabinett der Königlichen Museen zu Berlin und die Förderung der Medaillenkunst. Künstlerbriefe und Medaillenedition zum Ersten Weltkrieg. Das Kabinett 5 (1998) Nr. 1