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Germany - Empire Bronze Medal 1895 Nord-Ostsee Canal Rarity!
Medal commemorating the opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895. The obverse depicts Neptune seated on a rock with a trident in his left hand. In the distance behind Neptune is the entrance to the canal, shipping and lighthouses (left and right). On the reverse is a ribboned floral wreath supporting three shields (left, right and below), with a crown above. The inscription within reads, 'ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE ERÖFFNUNG D . NORD-OSTSEE-CANALS 1895.' (In commemoration of the opening of the North Sea Canal.) Bronze, 39mm. Rare!
Medal commemorating the opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895. The obverse depicts Neptune seated on a rock with a trident in his left hand. In the distance behind Neptune is the entrance to the canal, shipping and lighthouses (left and right). On the reverse is a ribboned floral wreath supporting three shields (left, right and below), with a crown above. The inscription within reads, 'ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE ERÖFFNUNG D . NORD-OSTSEE-CANALS 1895.' (In commemoration of the opening of the North Sea Canal.) Bronze, 39mm. Rare!