Two German medallions, one depicting a Zeppelin over Tower Bridge and inscribed 'LUFTANGRIFF AUF LONDON 17.18.8 1915' the reverse showing the head of Count Graf Zeppelin; and the other depicting the tragic loss of the crew from L19. (2)

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Two German medallions, one depicting a Zeppelin over Tower Bridge and inscribed 'LUFTANGRIFF AUF LONDON 17.18.8 1915' the reverse showing the head of Count Graf Zeppelin; and the other depicting the tragic loss of the crew from L19. (2)

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Zeppelin L19 force landed in the North Sea as a result of engine failure and gas leakage, the crew perishing because a British trawler captain refused to rescue them, leading to German outrage at this lack of chivalry and the striking of the medallion to express national indignation at the British

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