Medal commemorating Captain-Lieutenant Otto von Weddigen (1882-1915) submarine commander

Medal commemorating Captain-Lieutenant Otto von Weddigen (1882-1915), submarine commander. Obverse: Bust of Lieutenant Weddigen in uniform and cap (three-quarter left), inscription (right and left): 'KOMMANDANT AUF "U29" OTTO WEDDIGEN.' Reverse: A Viking in helmet and armour, a spear in right, a tiller in left hand, standing in the stern of a sinking boat. Legend: 'EWIG . UNVERGESSEN . BLEIBE - KÜHNER . WIKING-DEINE . TODESFART.' (Bold Viking, may thy death cruise remain for ever unforgotten.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2359
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Löwental, Artur Immanuel
Places: Germany
Vessels: U29 fl.1915 (German)
Date made: 1915
People: Weddigen, Captain-Otto von
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 115 mm
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