Germany Weimar Admiral Scheer Skagerrak Ship SP 61 PCGS silver medal 1928

Germany 1928 Admiral Scheer “Skagerrak” silver medal commemorates Admiral Reinhard Scheer and the famous Battle of Jutland, known in Germany as the Battle of Skagerrak, one of the largest naval confrontations of the First World War. The obverse features a powerful left-facing portrait of Admiral Scheer in high relief, showing detailed facial features, military collar, short hair, and stern expression. Surrounding the portrait is the inscription “ADMIRAL SCHEER DER SIEGER VON SKAGERRAK,” honoring his leadership of the German High Seas Fleet during the historic naval engagement. The reverse presents a dramatic Art Deco composition with a muscular standing male figure holding a laurel wreath before a rising sun with radiating beams. Below appear stylized warships sailing across ocean waves, accompanied by the date “26.11.1928.” The scene symbolizes victory, strength, naval power, and remembrance.

Admiral Reinhard Scheer became one of the most recognized German naval commanders of World War I after directing German fleet operations during the 1916 Battle of Jutland. This historically important medal reflects the patriotic artistic style of the late Weimar Republic and combines naval history with striking medallic design. Certified PCGS SP61, it is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of German military history, maritime themes, naval medals, Art Deco art, and historical exonumia.

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