Germany, Weimar Republic 1929 Dr. Hugo Eckener/LZ127 Graf Zeppelin airship Flight Around the World silver medal (Keiser-510); toned UNC

Description Germany 1929 airship Graf Zeppelin K-510 silver medal – Around the World Flight scarce early aviation commemorative (Keiser-510). Toned UNC; guaranteed to be 100% authentic or your money back. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Scarce early aviation medal commemorating airship Graf Zeppelin’s famous 1929 flight around the world under the command of Dr. Hugo Eckener (Keiser reference K-510). Rigid-frame airship Graf Zeppelin (German designation Luftschiff LZ 127) was the famous “cigar blimp” designated for carrying passengers and cargo over long distances. One of the largest airships of the time, it had a crew of 36 men and could carry up to 24 passengers. Graf Zeppelin became the most recognized blimp of the time after she completed the first intercontinental flight in 1928 and first around-the-world flight in 1929. Graf Zeppelin and its sister shipLZ129 Hindenburg had an innovative design and were designated for carrying many passengers and cargo over long distances. The passengers aboard Graf Zeppelin traveled in unparalleled luxury and comfort, enjoying their meals in the full-size dining room with dishes served on fine 24K gold-trimmed “ivory” china and silver tableware. Very attractive original light-gray with goldish undertones patina throughout; this scarce Goetz “airship type” is hard-to-find so nice. The medal is about 36 mm in diameter; 24.88 grams; inscription on the rim reads PREUSS ⋅ STAATSMUNZE ⋅ SILBER 900 FEIN (Prussian State Mint silver .900 Fine in German). Early aviation medals are very collectible and highly though-after by many collectors. This original Germany 1929 airship Graf Zeppelin K-510 silver medal would make a great addition to any collection. This scarce original Germany 1929 airship Graf Zeppelin K-510 silver medal silver medal is not a later reproduction or a copy; it is guaranteed to be 100% genuine or your money back. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. Don’t miss your chance to add this attractive I have a few more rigid airship medals and scarce Karl Goetz medals available in my store – please take a look. 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 just as well; please take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for mailing instructions and 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 via secure, sign-for International Registered Mail for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list.