Germany, Imperial. A Flight Of Z.iv. (Aka Lz 16) From Friedrichshafen To Lunéville, France Medal 1913 Newly Listed and near mint

and near mint

by Wiilam "Bill" Powell

Footnote: Horace Ernest Fiveash was born on June 28

Bomber Pilot Badge

Germany, Imperial. A Flight Of Z.iv. (Aka Lz 16) From Friedrichshafen To Lunéville, France Medal 1913 Newly Listed and near mintIn 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