Successfull fighting of the Protectorate troops in German East Africa

€371,536.00
LocationGerman East Africa
Year1918
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver (.990)
Weight15.35 g
Diameter33.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription.
Lettering: SILBER 990
Period
NoticeAugust Hummel
Reference(s) Zetzmann#4161
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust with hat of Major General von Lettow-Vorbeck to the right.
Obverse letteringGENERALMAJOR V. LETTOW-VORBECK AH
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA wounded Schutztruppe soldier stands to the right with a rifle and flag.
Reverse letteringDEUTSCHES HELDENTUM IN OSTAFRIKA 1914 1918 GETREU BIS IN DEN TOD L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLudwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage1918  - -
Catalog ID5970179270
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