Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Medals Related to Navigation, Germany, The Sinking of the Léon Gambetta, 1915, a cast lead medal by H. Schwathe, submarine in foreground, sinking cruiser behind, rev. legend in six lines, 45mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.69, 74; BDM VIII, 199; cf. DNW 48, 994). Good very fine (£20-30)

The medal relates to the sinking of the French battleship Léon Gambetta by the submarine U-5, 27 Apr. 1915