Medal commemorating the voyage of the 'Meteor', survey ship, 1925-1927

Medal commemorating the voyage of the 'Meteor', survey ship, 1925-1927. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the topsail-schooner-rigged steamship 'Meteor' under sail. Reverse: A gull in flight. Inscription (above and below): 'DEUTSCHE ATLANTISCHE EXPEDITION METEOR 1925 - 27.' (German Atlantic Expedition. 'Meteor' 1925-27.) Fitted with a gilt clasp in the form of laurel spray.

Object Details

ID: MEC2479
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bavarian Mint
Vessels: Meteor (1915)
Date made: 1927
People: Bavarian Mint
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm