Medal - Kapitän Paul König - First Atlantic crossing of the merchant submarine 'Deutschland' 1916 front Medal - Kapitän Paul König - First Atlantic crossing of the merchant submarine 'Deutschland' 1916 back
Medal - Kapitän Paul König - First Atlantic crossing of the merchant submarine 'Deutschland' 1916 photo
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Medal - Kapitän Paul König - First Atlantic crossing of the merchant submarine 'Deutschland'

1916 year
Silver 13.16 g 33 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1916
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.16 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#436270
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Flag, inscription and legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I. DURCHQUERUNG D. ATLANT. OCEANS DURCH D. HANDELS U. BOOT DEUTSCHLAND

ANKUNFT
IN BALTIMORE 10.VII.16.

AUSFAHRT
BREMEN
28.VI.16.

RÜCKKEHR
NACH BREMEN
23. VIII. 16.

Engraver: August Hummel