Shooting down and fall of the Zeppelin L19
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1916 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 44.93 g |
| Diameter | 56.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 362908 |
| References | Kienast# 174 Gunter W. Kienast. The Medals of Karl Goetz. The Artus Company (2 volumes). Dietrich O. A. Klose; 2016. Europas Verderben 1914 1918: Deutsche und Österreichische Medaillen auf den Ersten Weltkrieg = Europe's Downfall 1914-1918. Staatliche Münzsammlung München, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. |
Commemorative issue
Shooting down and fall of the Zeppelin L19 on 1st of February 1916
Obverse
Air ship's crew climbing atop the shot down zeppelin L19, the crew shouting for help towards the British fishing vessel King Stephen in the background.
Lettering: L 19
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Reverse
Eye of god above 6-line inscription, balance at bottom.
Lettering:
FLVCH.DEN.BRITEN
ZVR.SEE.FLVCH.EVREM
SCHLECHTEN.GEWISSEN
HILFESVCHENDE. SCHIFF-
BRVECHIGE.HABEN.VNTER
GEHEN MVESSEN
K G
2.2.
1916
Unabridged legend:
Fluch den Briten zur See, Fluch eurem schlechten gewissen.
Hilfesuchende Schiffsbrüchige haben untergehen müssen.
Karl Goetz
02.02.1916
Translation:
Curse to the the British at sea, curse for your guilty conscience.
Shipwrecked people seeking help had to perish.
Engraver: Karl Goetz
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