The Imperial High Seas Fleet scuttled at Scapa Flow

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1919
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 19.66 g
Diameter 35.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain with inscription
Period Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Notice
Reference(s) Kienast#563
Obverse description Bust of vice admiral Ludwig von Reutter left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOTT SCHÜTZE DIE DRITTE DEUTSCHE FLOTTE UN- / BESIEGT / IN IHR / SELBST GE / WÄHLTES / GRAB VIZE / ADMIRAL / LUDW.VON / REUTTER GOETZ
Reverse description Sinking ship, laurel branche below in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering `DEFLINGER` `HINDENBURG`MOLTKE` `VON DER TANN`SEYDLITZ` 5 GROSSE SCHLACHT SCHIFFE 11 LINIEN SCHIFFE 8 KREUZER 50 TORPE DOBOOTE VOR FEIND LICHEM ZUGRIFF VERSENKT 21.JUNI 1919 SCAPA•FLOW
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5860047490
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