Germany, Empire. A 1909 Zeppelin “Good Luck” Commemorative Medal Newly Listed the War Merit Cross

the War Merit Cross

in die stamped silvered metal (magnetic)

with a Colonel's insignia in bronze affixed illustrating a left-facing lion standing upon the royal crown

for an adjustable fit at the waist

Naming is impressed in block capitals

Germany, Empire. A 1909 Zeppelin “Good Luck” Commemorative Medal Newly Listed the War Merit Cross(Graf Ferdinand Zeppelin Gut Luft! Glck Auf Medaille). A round bronze medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Ferdinand Zeppelin, circumscribed by his name; the reverse depicting a Zeppelin, circumscribed Gut Luft, Glck Ab, and dated 1909; on a loop for suspension; on its period original ribbon; measuring 33. 29 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 0 grams; in overall near very fine condition.