Bronze commemorative medal of the Zeppelin LZ-126 America Flight; Obverse: relief profile bust of Count von Zeppelin depicted, embossed text "GRAF FERDINAND v. ZEPPELIN * 8.JULI 1838 + 8.MARZ 1917"; Reverse: relief of the God Mercury holding a Zeppelin airship, embossed text "AMERIKAFAHRT DES L.Z. 126 OKT. 1924, Dr. ECKENER, Kd. u. 25 MANN, 12.10.24. 6 35 Vorm. - 15.10.25 3.11 Nm".
Created by
Jason A. Smith
Date Created
04/22/2016
Source
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
Aviation; Awards; Medals
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