© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Medal - Sinking of the aircraft carrier Courageous
1939 year| Iron | 89.83 g | 70.5 mm |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1939 |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 89.83 g |
| Diameter | 70.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#159840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skeleton, draped in shroud, advancing right from ocean behind, holding banner with 6-line inscription, swastiska above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIE HIOBSBOTSCHAFT AN CHURCHILL
TORPED. // VON // DEUTSCH. // “U” // BOOT // 18. SEPT. 1939
Engraver: Guido Goetz
