Medal commemorating Admiral Reinhard von Scheer (1863-1928); obverse

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Medal commemorating Admiral Reinhard von Scheer (1863-1928); obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating Admiral Reinhard Scheer (1863-1928). Obverse: Short bust of Admiral Scheer in uniform. Reverse: Female figure (Germany) her head supporting an eagle, hair and drapery flying, left arm outstretched, right poising a trident for striking, standing in the bows of a boat inscribed 'GERMANIA'; an eagle perched on the gunwale. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2464 Artist: M. & W. Date: 1916 Medium: frosted silver Size: 33 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.