Germany, Imperial, Weimar Republic. A Zeppelin Crew Member's Badge, C.1920 Auction Achilles on April 3rd

Achilles on April 3rd

commanded by Vlatko Vuković

circular central white enamel medallion bearing a hand painted red eagle

16 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath)

Original ink signature of Joseph Goebbels

Germany, Imperial, Weimar Republic. A Zeppelin Crew Member's Badge, C.1920 Auction Achilles on April 3rdIn silvered bronze with red, white and black enamels, illustrating a left facing zeppelin emerging from a wreath composed of two branches of oak leaves, the wreath surmounted by an eagle, with a tri colour shield at the base of the wreath, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, silvering wear evident on the reverse, light contact, near extremely fine.