Medal commemorating the Torpedo-Boat Division
Medal commemorating the Torpedo-Boat Division. Obverse: The double-eagle displayed, a sword (left) and sceptre (right) in either claw, the arms of Cologne on its breast, a crown above. Legend: 'EHRENGABE DER STADT KÖLN' (The honoured gift of the City of Cologne). Reverse: Within a wide band bearing the title, view of the city of Cologne and cathedral, the Rhine in foreground with shipping, bridge of boats (left). Legend: (inner line) 'S. M. TORPEDOBOOTS-DIVISION'; (inner) 'ERINNERUNG A. D. RHEINFAHRT'. (In memory of the cruise on the Rhine). Exergue: '1900'. Fitted with a loop and ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2417 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Ball, Robert |
| Places: | Germany |
| Date made: | 1900 |
| People: | German Navy; Ball, Robert |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |