Germany
Men on U-Boat's 1915 front Men on U-Boat's 1915 back
Men on U-Boat's 1915 photo
© Landesmuseum Württemberg (CC BY-SA)
Men on U-Boat's 1915 front Men on U-Boat's 1915 back
© Landesmuseum Württemberg (CC BY-SA)

Men on U-Boat's

1915 year
Bronze 167.97 g 80 mm
Description
Location
 Germany (1871-1948)
Type
 Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
 1915
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 167.97 g
Diameter
 80 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Cast
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#362640
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Large U surrounded by 4 dolphins, bubbles throughout the medal.

Lettering:
U
BOOTMÄNNER

Engraver: Josef Gangl

Comment

British sea power was clear superior in WWI compared to German naval forces, thus German forces relied heavily on the submarines.

See also

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