Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

Germany, Zum Beginn des ‘U’-Bootkrieges [The Start of Submarine Warfare], 1915, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, bust of Grossadmiral Alfred von Tirpitz three-quarters left, reverse Neptune seated on symbolic submarine, GOTT STRAFE ENGLAND, 80mm (K. 155; BDM VII, 385; Hill 5). Extremely fine, attractive light patina, rare (£50-70)

Commemorates the start of the U-boat blockade of Great Britain, 18 February 1915