Germany, Imperial. A Flight Of Z.iv. (Aka Lz 16) From Friedrichshafen To Lunéville, France Medal 1913 Auction Archive Superb Order of St

Superb Order of St

employed 460 people and declared itself the largest single manufacturer of walking sticks in the world

the other badge with two intact vertical loops

illustrating a stylized otter's head and a banner inscribed "DEBONNAIR"

with an integrated and reinforced loop of identical construction affixed to the peak

Germany, Imperial. A Flight Of Z.iv. (Aka Lz 16) From Friedrichshafen To Lunéville, France Medal 1913 Auction Archive Superb Order of StIn silvered bronze, obverse illustrating Z. IV. in flight over Friedrichshafen, inscribed "Z. IV. 3. APRIL 1913" at the upper left, with the transportation authority insignia below the bow of the airship, the insignia illustrating an eagle with four lightning bolts in its talons, reverse inscribed "DAS ZEPPELIN LUFTSCHIFF Z. IV. AM 3 APRIL 1913 MORGENS 6 UHR IN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AUFGESTIEGEN, LANDETE NACHMITTAGS DURCH UNGNSTIGE LUFTVERHLTNISSE GEZWUNGEN