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Medal - Bombing of the city of Lübeck
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1942 |
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| Composition | Zinc |
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| Obverse description | View of the Holstentor (Holstein Gate) in the foreground, with the burning city of Lübeck depicted behind it, flames and smoke rising above church spires and buildings. The date 29.III. appears to the left and 1942 to the right of the gate, with the city name LÜBECK inscribed in the lower field. The engraver's signature H. Schwegerle is visible in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | 29.III. LÜBECK 1942 H Schwegerle |
| Reverse description | A Viking longship with dragon-head prow and stern sails across stylised waves. A heroic male figure stands upright aboard the vessel, holding aloft a tray bearing a detailed model of the Lübeck city skyline with its characteristic church spires. A second seated figure is visible at the bow. |
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