Germany, Imperial. An S.m.s. Emden 1914 Medal Archive in action against major units

in action against major units of the Japanese fleet west of the Marianas Islands during the first Battle of the Philippine Sea

constructed of heavy red wool

71 mm (w) x 43

overall worn but very fine condition

Original case

Germany, Imperial. An S.m.s. Emden 1914 Medal Archive in action against major unitsA circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears an eagle with outstretched wings facing left and perched on a branch, a handful of squiggly lines are at the bottom, the reverse bears the inscription S. M. S. EMDEN 1914 with a detailed border, the obverse is marked F. H. the edge is marked 999 and C. A, with loop for suspension, measuring 30. 59 mm (w) x 37. 32 mm (h), weighing 12. 4 g, very fine.