Germany, Weimar Republic. A Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin And Dr. Hugo Eckener Lz 127 Graf Zeppelin Gold Medal 1898-1928 Hold 73 mm x 98 mm

73 mm x 98 mm

The reverse of the tunic bears analogous ventilation holes

laterally-pierced ball suspension with ring

Palmer served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in the North West Europe theatre

gilt and surface wear

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin And Dr. Hugo Eckener Lz 127 Graf Zeppelin Gold Medal 1898-1928 Hold 73 mm x 98 mmIn 21K Gold, maker marked "PREUSS. STAATSMUENZE" (Prussian State Mint) and "GOLD 900 FEIN" (Gold 900 = 21K Fine) on the edge, weighing 21. 9 grams, obverse illustrating the left facing busts of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin and Dr. Hugo Eckener, surrounded by the inscription "GRAF ZEPPELIN Dr HUGO ECKENER 1898 1928", reverse illustrating the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin flying over the ocean, surrounded by the inscription "LUFTSCHIFF LZ 127 GRAF ZEPPELIN",