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

First World War, Captain Lieutenant von Mücke, 1915, large bronze medal by Eue for Ball, Berlin, bust three-quarters left, reverse desert scene, 106mm (MH 722). Extremely fine (£120-150)

A fine medal in high relief. Of Australian interest. After the destruction of the Emden by the Australian cruiser, von Mücke, who was in command of a landing party on the Cocos islands seized a schooner, the Ayesha, which was re-named Emden II and escaped. They landed at Hodeidah on the coast of Arabia and after many adventures they arrived at Constantinople.