ZEPPELIN LZ XVI IN LUNEVILLE

cacheman

K 131, ZEPPELIN LZ XVI IN LUNEVILLE, 1913, Struck Bronze (Carl Poellath, Schrobenhausen), 50.44mm, Kaiser 382. VZ. R There are also cast examples of this medal.

This is Goetz’ first satirical medal. The French made quite a clamor when one of Germany’s airships developed engine trouble and was forced to land in Luneville. Goetz couldn’t hold himself back from making light of the obvious over reaction by the French.

Obverse: The French Gallic coq is speaking to the German eagle, “Par ici c’est la terre Francaise, Compris-“ ( This is French soil, do you understand?). The eagle replies, “Sehr richtig, aber mein Schiff ist deutscher boden, verstanden!!” (Right indeed, but my ship is German territory, understand!!). ZXVI in Luneville, 3. April 1913 is in exergue.

Reverse: A zeppelin airship involuntarily lands in Luneville as armed French troops scurry towards it. Inscription: “Vive la politesse Francaise (Cheers for the French politeness).

And so began Karl Goetz’ satirical series of 160+ medals…

1960NYGiants

Very .

I have a buddy who collects Zeppelin memoribilia. Can't wait to show him this!

Gene

cacheman

Since you like Zepp's... Here's another I acquired recently.



K-518 Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg South American Flight, April 1, 1936, Cast bronze, 110mm, UNC, RR

Aethelred

Those are both interesting medals, it is a shame there are no longer Zeppelins in the air!

wybrit

But Zeppelin is still on the air.

Garneteye

STLNATS

Great Zepps! Especially the 1936 1st S. America Flight.....

cosmicdebris

theboz11

Preussen

Great medals! Thanks for sharing - Preussen

SYRACUSIAN

The first one, has got to be one of the best medals I've seen so far. I loved the inscriptions as well as the design.

coinpictures

Ooh, kitty cats! Momma's got a look that says "Ok. You with the camera, or these dang kittens... one of ya's GOT to go!"

BTW, Nice dirge... derigi... dribbleg... dirigibling... err, "blimp".

Udo

You have a forbidden word in your message post. Please click the back button in your browser and remove this word from your post. The words that are forbidden are highlighted for you.

So why is it forbidden to post the Englisch word for that bird

So I hit the return button and edited the word, and then:

„You cannot edit or post a message twice!“

Udo

Ok, here is my attempt of an interpretation


The German eagle looks down patronizing, like it wanted to say: "What do you want, don't you remember who won the war in 1870/71, you'd better stay away, male-chicken!"

Although the French male-chicken was obviously in the better position in its own territory, Goetz depicted it ducked down in front of the eagle. Maybe in order to say, that despite of this position the Germans are the masters of the situation.

The German word "VERSTANDEN!!!" (understand/get it) is depicted in capital letters, this could be an expression of helplessness in that situation, or a warning to let them know that they should never do it again.


Backround:

LZ XVI. (LZ = Luftschiff Zeppelin) was build for military use. Its military identification was "Z IV".

Z IV started in Friedrichshafen for its acceptance flight on Apr.03.1913, the aerodrome of the inteded landing was in Metz.
Besides the crew of the Zeppelin-shipyard, amongst others the acceptance inspectors Captain George, Lieutenant Brandeis and the designated Commander of Z IV. Lieutenant Jacobi were on board.

Due to fog and mist combined with adverse winds the airship made leeway. They really must have had serious problems, so for what reasons should they land in Luneville, especially on their military training area!
And so it wasn't a wonder that the French troops appeared immediately. They took advantage of that situation and the new airship was intensively inspected by the French troops.

Only the next day, the "civil-crew" was allowed to return with the airship, the German military flight attendants were expelled and forced to return to Germany by train.


I found some postcards on that occasion in a postcard-shop and in an auction:


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cacheman

You can always use "rooster" instead of "cock".

DorkGirl

Wonderful, just beautiful. I'm so impressed with the details, I'm once again in awe.

cacheman

<< <i>Ok, here is my attempt of an interpretation


The German eagle looks down patronizing, like it wanted to say: "What do you want, don't you remember who won the war in 1870/71, you'd better stay away, male-chicken!"

Although the French male-chicken was obviously in the better position in its own territory, Goetz depicted it ducked down in front of the eagle. Maybe in order to say, that despite of this position the Germans are the masters of the situation.

The German word "VERSTANDEN!!!" (understand/get it) is depicted in capital letters, this could be an expression of helplessness in that situation, or a warning to let them know that they should never do it again.


Backround:

LZ XVI. (LZ = Luftschiff Zeppelin) was build for military use. Its military identification was "Z IV".

Z IV started in Friedrichshafen for its acceptance flight on Apr.03.1913, the aerodrome of the inteded landing was in Metz.
Besides the crew of the Zeppelin-shipyard, amongst others the acceptance inspectors Captain George, Lieutenant Brandeis and the designated Commander of Z IV. Lieutenant Jacobi were on board.

Due to fog and mist combined with adverse winds the airship made leeway. They really must have had serious problems, so for what reasons should they land in Luneville, especially on their military training area!
And so it wasn't a wonder that the French troops appeared immediately. They took advantage of that situation and the new airship was intensively inspected by the French troops.

Only the next day, the "civil-crew" was allowed to return with the airship, the German military flight attendants were expelled and forced to return to Germany by train.


I found some postcards on that occasion in a postcard-shop and in an auction:


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