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Commemorative medal depicting Captain-Lieutenant Otto von Weddigen (1882-1915) Commander of 'U9' and 'U29'

Commemorative medal depicting Captain-Lieutenant Otto von Weddigen (1882-1915) Commander of 'U9' and 'U29'. Obverse: Bust of Captain Weddigen in uniform and cap (three-quarter left). Legend: 'KAPITÄNLEUTNANT OTTO WEDDIGEN.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a submarine, an iron cross and laurel spray above. Legend: 'DEM ANDENKEN DES HELDENMÜTIGEN FÜHRERS.' (In memory of the couragous and heroic leader.) Exergue: 'S. M. UNTERSEEBOOTE U9 UND U29.' (S.M. Submarines 'U9' and 'U29'.)
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Object Details

ID: MEC2444
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lauer, L. C.
Places: Germany
Vessels: U29 fl.1915; U9 fl.1914 (German)
Date made: 1915
People: Weddigen, Captain-Otto von; Weddigen, Captain-Otto von Lauer, L. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm