Germany, Imperial. An Otto Weddigen Commemorative Silver Medallion certificate_of_authenticity accompanied by the case of

accompanied by the case of issue

the decoration is authorized for wear on active uniforms of the United States military

with some discoloration and browning on the outside covers and along the edges

the reverse with a center medallion of white and light blue checkered enamels depicting a gold enameled Bavarian crown

16 1945”

Germany, Imperial. An Otto Weddigen Commemorative Silver Medallion certificate_of_authenticity accompanied by the case of(Erinnerungsmedaille). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised and finely detailed portrait of U Boat ace Kapitnleutnant Otto Weddigen, circumscribed by name and title, flanked by a date of 1915 which is in turn topped by a cross, the reverse features a stylized depiction of Weddigens vessel U 9 with burning and sinking ships in the background (commemorating an infamous action on 22 September 1914 in which Weddigen sunk three British