Medal commemorating the Torpedo-Boat Division

Medal commemorating the Torpedo-Boat Division. Obverse: The double-eagle displayed, a sword (left) and sceptre (right) in either claw, the arms of Cologne on its breast, a crown above. Legend: 'EHRENGABE DER STADT KÖLN' (The honoured gift of the City of Cologne). Reverse: Within a wide band bearing the title, view of the city of Cologne and cathedral, the Rhine in foreground with shipping, bridge of boats (left). Legend: (inner line) 'S. M. TORPEDOBOOTS-DIVISION'; (inner) 'ERINNERUNG A. D. RHEINFAHRT'. (In memory of the cruise on the Rhine). Exergue: '1900'. Fitted with a loop and ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2417
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Ball, Robert
Places: Germany
Date made: 1900
People: German Navy; Ball, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm