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GERMANY. Weimar Republic. Due to the 150th anniversary of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852). Silver 900 medal (1928). Munich.
Obv: 1778 FRIEDRICH LUDWIG JAHN 1928.
Bare bust facing slightly right, wearing coat.
Rev: LEIBESÜBUNG IST DIENST AM VATERLANDE / VON HINDENBURG.
Legend around "Turnerkreuz" within quadratic plaque; in fields around, oak branches. On edge: BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT FEINSILBER.
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The "Turnerkreuz" is the logo of the German Turner movement of the 19th century and is still used by the Deutscher Turner-Bund (DTB), the umbrella organisation of the german gymnastics societies. It consists of four large F, standing for the motto "Frisch, fromm, fröhlich, frei", arranged in a cross-shaped form.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 21.78 g.
Diameter: 36 mm.
Obv: 1778 FRIEDRICH LUDWIG JAHN 1928.
Bare bust facing slightly right, wearing coat.
Rev: LEIBESÜBUNG IST DIENST AM VATERLANDE / VON HINDENBURG.
Legend around "Turnerkreuz" within quadratic plaque; in fields around, oak branches. On edge: BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT FEINSILBER.
.
The "Turnerkreuz" is the logo of the German Turner movement of the 19th century and is still used by the Deutscher Turner-Bund (DTB), the umbrella organisation of the german gymnastics societies. It consists of four large F, standing for the motto "Frisch, fromm, fröhlich, frei", arranged in a cross-shaped form.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 21.78 g.
Diameter: 36 mm.