Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: The Weddigen's bust, (three-quarter left), wearing cap and undress uniform. Legend: 'OTTO WEDDIGEN KOMMANDANT D . UNTERSEEBOOTES "U9."' In the field (right): '1915' below a cross, the sign of death. Pearled border. Reverse: A submarine steaming on the surface away from a sinking steamer. A man-of-war on the horizon. On ribbon, near edge below: 'SEESPERRE GEG . ENGLAND.' (Naval blockade against England.)