GERMANY. Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz. 1849-1930. AR medal. 18.29 gm. 33 mm. Unsigned, by E. Wrede, Workshop Lauer, Nuremberg. (1915). His bust slightly left / Three eagles atop a cliff hit by thundering waves; WATERKANT! in exergue. Edge: SILBER 990. Zetzmann 2122. Prooflike Uncirculated; struck on polished plate; some light marks and a slight oxidation spot in reverse field; choice gray and blue toning with mirrored fields.

First World War, personal medal.