German Atlantic Meteor Expedition Medal, I Class

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  • German Atlantic Meteor Expedition Medal, I Class Obverse
  • German Atlantic Meteor Expedition Medal, I Class Reverse
  • German Atlantic Meteor Expedition Medal, I Class Rim

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1927

History


The German Atlantic Meteor Expedition Medal was instituted by the Research Aid Society of German Science to commemorate the German Atlantic Expedition of the ship "Meteor" between 1925 and 1927.

The I Class Medal was conferred upon Naval Officers and civilian scientists aboard the Meteor. The Medal features a surmounting gilt wreath.

The II Class Medal was conferred upon crew members of the Meteor. The Medal features a surmounting silver wreath.

The medal was designed and manufactured by the Bavarian Central Mint. The edge of the medal is stamped "BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT. FEINSILBER".

There were a little over 200 medals awarded in total, 23 of which were I Class Medals and 188 were II Class Medals.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Rev: DEUTSCHE ATLANTISCHE EXPEDITION METEOR 1925-27

  • Size

    41x51mm

  • Maker

    Bavarian Central Mint

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    $310 USD

Case Of Issue

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