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

Medal commemorating Captain-Lieutenant Otto von Weddigen (1882-1915), submarine commander. Obverse: The officer's bust, (three-quarter left), wearing cap and undress uniform. Legend: 'OTTO WEDDIGEN KOMMANDANT D . UNTERSEEBOOTES "U9."' In the field (right): '1915' below a cross, the sign of death. Pearled border. Reverse: A submarine steaming on the surface away from a sinking steamer. A man-of-war on the horizon. On ribbon, near edge below: 'SEESPERRE GEG . ENGLAND.' (Naval blockade against England.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2361
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Germany
Vessels: U9 fl.1914 (German)
Date made: 1915
People: Weddigen, Captain-Otto von; Weddigen, Captain-Otto von
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 34 mm