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GERMANY – MEDAL – ZEPPELIN – GRAF FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN MEDAL

SKU: 05-1732

$195.00

This is a lovely medal that commemorates Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. The medal is circular. It measures 1 1/4″ in diameter.

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This is a lovely medal that commemorates Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. The medal is circular. It measures 1 1/4″ in diameter.

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This is a lovely medal that commemorates Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. The medal is circular. It measures 1 1/4″ in diameter.

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