© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Shooting down and fall of the Zeppelin L
1916 year| Bronze | 44.93 g | 56.8 mm |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1916 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 44.93 g |
| Diameter | 56.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#362908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eye of god above 6-line inscription, balance at bottom.
Lettering:
FLVCH.DEN.BRITEN
ZVR.SEE.FLVCH.EVREM
SCHLECHTEN.GEWISSEN
HILFESVCHENDE. SCHIFF-
BRVECHIGE.HABEN.VNTER
GEHEN MVESSEN
K G
2.2.
1916
Unabridged legend:
Fluch den Briten zur See, Fluch eurem schlechten gewissen.
Hilfesuchende Schiffsbrüchige haben untergehen müssen.
Karl Goetz
02.02.1916
Translation:
Curse to the the British at sea, curse for your guilty conscience.
Shipwrecked people seeking help had to perish.
Engraver: Karl Goetz