Medal - Travel around the world of the 'LZ 127' Zeppelin

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1929
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight43.1 g
Diameter55.4 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription
PeriodWeimar Republic (1918-1933)
NoticeFriedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Reference(s) AFA#232 , Kaiser#505 , Slg. Joos#a 591 , Slg. Button#258
Obverse descriptionConjoined busts facing left.
Obverse letteringHUGO ECKENER GRAF ZEPPELIN
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNude male figure right kneeling onto a cloud that forms at the bottom into an eagle, date below and legend surrounding.
Reverse letteringFRIEDRICHSHAFEN - TOKIO - LOS ANGELES - LAKEHURST
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMuldenhütten, Germany (1887-1953)
Mintage1929  - - 129
Catalog ID7386504340
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