Daboz

Just picked up this rare historic medal.

Graf Zeppelin 1929 World Tour Silver Medal, commemorating the Round-the-World Trip 1929. This was created by the sculptor Glöckler who was renowned for his superior designs. The medal has on the obverse a triple portrait of gentlemen with the title 'Zeppelin Der Schöpfer, Eckener Der Führer, Dürr Der Erbauer' (Zeppelin the Creator, Eckener the leader [captain], Dürr the builder). On the reverse is a globe image with 'Tokio 19.8 23.8', 'Los Angeles 26.8 27.8 / 29.8 8.8 2.9', 'Friedrichshafen 10.8 15.8 4.9'. Large title around the outside 'I Weltfahrt Des Luftschiffs “Graf Zeppelin” 1929' (First around-the-world journey of the airship “Graf Zeppelin” 1929)

This medal was issued in 1929 by 'Preuss. Staatsmünze Silber 900 Fein' (Prussian State Coin [mint], silver [grade] 900 fine) - marked around the rim. The medal is 36 mm wide and weighs 26 grams

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De Orc

That realy is something quite spectacular to own, very nice find Daboz very nice indeed sir

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Clinker

Very, very nice...Thanks for sharing

Clinker

Daboz

Thanks, It really is a significant piece of history.

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regandon

Very nice looking medal

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chrisild

By the way, the German Empire issued a coin (or actually two) on the same occasion. This is the 3 RM piece; the 5 RM piece has the same design.



Christian

De Orc

Thats one I am after for my collection

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My Coins 2168 to date 02/06/09 http://www.omnicoin.com/?collection=De-Orc