Medal - The sinking of 'U.41' by Q-ship 'Baralong'

Features

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Type Commemorative medals › Satirical medal
Year 1915
Composition Bronze
Weight 48.6 g
Diameter 56.4 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
159934
References Kienast# 163
Gunter W. Kienast; 1967. The Medals of Karl Goetz. The Artus Company, Cleveland, Ohio, united States.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

To denounce the controversial sinking of 'U.41' by Q-ship 'Baralong' in 1915 (the Q-ship continued to fly American colours). One of the German survivors reported that 'Baralong' had run down his lifeboat.

Obverse

A fist rising out of the sea pointing at the white ensign with 'U', '4' and '1' placed each in the three empty squares of the flag.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 'ALBIONS EHREN - FLAGGE.'

Translation: Albion's Flag of Honour.

Engraver: Karl Goetz

Reverse

Two men in a boat armed with guns and carrying a sail, one pointing a revolver at a man in the water.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
24 . SEPTEMBER.
1915.

Engraver: Karl Goetz

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1915 

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