Medal commemorating Captain Karl von Müller (1873-1923) and the cruiser 'Emden'

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Medal commemorating Captain Karl von Müller (1873-1923) and the cruiser 'Emden' Long Caption: Medal commemorating Captain Karl von Müller (1873-1923) and the cruiser 'Emden'. Obverse: Bust of Captain von Müller, face front in uniform (three-quarter left). Legend: 'FREGATTENKAPITÄN VON MÜLLER.' A laurel sprig at end of legend. Reverse: Under a garland of oak and laurel and an iron cross hung from a ribbon, starboard broadside view of SMS 'Emden' under steam; on a tablet below, inscription: 'DER DEUTSCHEN STOLZ DER FEINDE SCHRECK S. M. S. EMDEN 1914.' (The pride of Germany, the terror of our foes. SMS 'Emden'. 1914.) Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2432 Artist: L.C. Lauer Date: 1914 Medium: silver Size: 33 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.