Germany 1928 Silver Medal Christening of the LZ 127 Zeppelin By Karl Goetz UNC
Description: A beautiful 1928 silver medal issued by the German Weimer Republic to commemorate the christening of the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin. The medal depicts the bust of Ferdinand Graf Von Zeppelin facing slightly right on the obverse with the legend "TAUFE DES.Z127.AM 90.GEBURTSTAG 8 JULI 1928" along the edge surrounding the image. The reverse shows Zeppelin coat-of-arms, with balloon holding children as supporters and an airship in background. There is the legend "GLUCKAB GRAF ZEPPLIN" along the edge above the image. The edge of the medal has the legend "BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT FEINSILBER". The silver medal has a flawless matte surfaces, with an alluring brilliance and light golden tone near the peripheries. It is uncirculated and looks great. The medal weighs ~19.5 grams and is ~36 mm in diameter. A great looking medal, in wonderful uncirculated condition to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1928.
Origin: Munich
Mint Germany.
Reference: Hans Kaiser-478, Kienast-408.
Artist: Karl Goetz
Weight and Size: The medal is ~36 millimeters in diameter and weighs ~19.5 gms.
Maker: Munich
Mint. Marks: Has the initials K.G. in the bottom of the reverse.
Condition: The medal is in excellent uncirculated condition. It has a flawless matte surface, with an alluring brilliance and light golden tone near the peripheries. The medal shows no marks in the fields and has no signs of circulation. A nice medal with great eye appeal. This is beautiful medal worthy of a spot your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
