Fritz Hörnlein - 1916
Silvered Cast Iron Medallion, 78.1mm, 127.8g. Edge-Punch: HÖRNLEIN Frankenhuis 792, MK Dresden 3047, Arnold/Fischer 140. Ex Pellegrini Collection
Obverse: Reichsadler above in attack position assisting two Triton (mermen) in ocean battle throwing spears and shooting arrows, all right.
Reverse: SKAGERRAK 31•5• 1•6•1916, F.H. below, all within perimeter wreathed border.
Battle of Jutland, this medal commemorates the major naval battle of WWI that cost 10,000 dead sailors.
Rare, especially in silvered high grade.
Grade: Gussfrisch (As Cast)
