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

First World War, large dark bronze medal, 1916, signed HV in monogram, bust of a sailor, flag behind, 1814-16 to right, reverse octopus holding small upturned boat in two of its tentacles, stolz weht die flagge schwarz weiss rot ihr woll’n wir unser leben bis en den tod, 75mm. Extremely fine (£30-40)

A powerful medal honouring the steadfastness of the German navy.