Grand admiral Alfred von Tirpitz battle for freedom of the seas

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1916
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.950)
Weight17.03 g
Diameter33.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) KaiserWelt#85
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust facing.
Obverse letteringGROSSADMIRAL VON TIRPITZ
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionStanding Gemania left on a left turned ship with eagle figure in front, wearing helmet with eagle, left arm streched out and pointing and holding trident in right ready to throw.
Reverse letteringIM KAMPF UM DIE FREIHEIT DER MEERE 1914/1916 GERMANIA M. & W. ST.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStuttgarter Metallwarenfabrik Wilhelm Mayer & Franz Wilhelm e.K., Germany (1861-date)
Mintage1916  - -
Catalog ID3898192870
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