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Medal commemorating Admiral Rheinhold von Scheer (1863-1928)
Medal commemorating Admiral Rheinhold Scheer (1863-1928). Obverse: Short bust of Admiral Scheer (left). Legend: 'ADMIRAL SCHEER DER SIEGER VON SKAGERRAK'. Reverse: A sailor standing astride, holding a wreath across his chest; a battleship in distance below, a large setting sun, rayed in backround. Inscription: '26.11.1928.' Inscribed on edge: 'BAYER HAUPMUNZAMT 98.5.f.' (i.e. the finest gold). N.B. The date given was that of the Admiral's death.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2480 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1928 |
| People: | Scheer, Rheinhold von; Scheer, Rheinhold von |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 22 mm |
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