GERMANY. Weimar Republic. Due to the 1st flight into the stratosphere on 27 May 1931. Silver medal. Karl Goetz, medalist.
Obv: PROFESSOR A. PICCARD - Dr P. KIPFER.
Bare heads of the two scientists side by side facing slightly right; below, laurel branches.
Rev: STRATOSPHÄRENFLVG MIT RIEDINGER FREIBALLON / 15781 M. - 27. V. 1931 / START AVGSBVRG.
Balloon surrounded by clouds flying above city view of Augsburg.
Kienast 462; Button 278; Kaiser 124.4.
Artist's signature below headsNo punches or other mint marks
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 82.63 g.
Diameter: 60 mm.