Germany, Weimar Republic. A Von Hünefeld & Hermann Köhl First Transatlantic Flight Medal 1928 Auction Archive slotted on the sides

slotted on the sides

Constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels

with the Ministry of War embossed stamp

71st and 75th (Sharpshooter) Companies

After 159 days of training

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Von Hünefeld & Hermann Köhl First Transatlantic Flight Medal 1928 Auction Archive slotted on the sidesIn silver, maker marked "MNZAMT WIEN", marked with an "A" in a circle (made in Vienna) and "835" (silver) on the edge, obverse illustrating the left facing busts of Ehrenfried Gnther Freiherr von Hnefeld and Hermann Khl, inscribed "VON HNEFELD" at the left, "HERMANN KOHL" at the right and "13. APRIL 1928." below, reverse illustrating the Junkers W 33 aircraft Bremen flying westward across the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the inscription "ALLEN