Germany, Weimar Republic. A Von Hünefeld & Hermann Köhl First Transatlantic Flight Medal 1928 GTRexclude and measuring 45 mm in

and measuring 45 mm in width

5 mm x 57 mm

and it is believed these Italian made badges were worn by this personnel

holding a large ensign

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Von Hünefeld & Hermann Köhl First Transatlantic Flight Medal 1928 GTRexclude and measuring 45 mm inIn silver, maker marked "MNZAMT WIEN", marked with an "A" in a circle (made in Vienna) and "835" (silver) on the edge, obverse illustrating the left facing busts of Ehrenfried Gnther Freiherr von Hnefeld and Hermann Khl, inscribed "VON HNEFELD" at the left, "HERMANN KOHL" at the right and "13. APRIL 1928." below, reverse illustrating the Junkers W 33 aircraft Bremen flying westward across the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the inscription "ALLEN