Germany 1926 LUFTFAHRT VEREIN GERA city airfield dedication/dead airmen monument medal; toned AU

Description Germany 1926 Gera airfield dedication medal, dead airmen monument post-WW1 opening in Gera city. White metal alloy; toned AU with original patina. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Rare post-WW1 German airfield dedication and dead airmen monument opening in Gera city; the medal was struck in 1926; white metal alloy.  The obverse depicts an eagle perched on a hill monument dedicated to the fallen airmen. The motif is framed by the inscriptions “WE DIED AVIATORS REMAINED VICTORS THROUGH US ALONE“, “PEOPLE FLY AGAIN AND YOU WILL BE VICTORS THROUGH YOURSELF ALONE” and D.R.G.M. HEZINGER – CRIMMITSCHAU SA. Gera town hall building on obverse. Scarce type in general; this specimen is in AU condition with original light-gray patina. The medal is about 40.32 mm in diameter; 21.2 gram; plain rim. Early European aviation medals are very collectible and highly though-after by many collectors. This scarce “early aviation type” medal will be a welcome addition to any collection. This rare original Germany 1926 Gera airfield dedication medal is not a later reproduction or a copy; it is guaranteed to be 100% authentic or your money back. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. Don’t miss your chance to add this attractive Germany 1926 Gera airfield dedication medal to your collection! I have more European coins, other world coins, as well as medals, tokens, badges, and military decorations in this store available for immediate purchase; please take a look at similar listings within the Coins & Paper Money or militaria sections. For coins, paper money and medals Argocoins accepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work as well; please take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for additional details. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM International shipping for this item will be $19 via USPS International 1st Class Mail to most countries on our “ship-to” list.