Germany
Medal - Battle of the River Plate 1939 front Medal - Battle of the River Plate 1939 back
Medal - Battle of the River Plate 1939 photo
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Medal - Battle of the River Plate 1939 front Medal - Battle of the River Plate 1939 back
© Baldwins of St James Ltd

Medal - Battle of the River Plate

1939 year
Bronze - -
Description
Location
 Germany (1871-1948)
Period
 Third Reich (1933-1945)
Type
 Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
 1939
Composition
 Bronze
Size
 107.0 × 74.5 mm
Shape
 Oval
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#151109
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Sinking battlecruiser.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
" ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE "
AUF.BEFEHL.DES.FÜHRERS. // VOR.LA PLATA.VERSENKT // 17.NOV.1939

Engraver: Karl Goetz

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