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Sold on 20 February 2019

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A Collection of Medals Relating to Aviation, the Property of a Gentleman

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Lot

№ 1437

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21 February 2019

Hammer Price:
£130

Germany, Zeppelin-Luftschiff im Kriegselnatz [Zeppelin Use in Warfare], 1914, a silver medal by Mayer & Wilhelm, bust of Ferdinand von Zeppelin facing three-quarters right, rev. Zeppelin in action in the field, 34mm (Kaiser 406.1; Frankenhuis 595). Minor marks in obverse field, otherwise about as struck, proof-like £100-£120

Provenance: Meister & Sonntag Auction 5 (Stuttgart), 19 September 2007, lot 2236