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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 |
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