This beautiful medal embodies aspects of classical mythology, heraldry, and decorative art in the art nouveau style.

The obverse depicts Scaldi seated in front of Hermes and Germania standing - all facing right to observe a large steamship entering the harbor.

Below at right inscription: "L. DUPUIS FECIT"

The reverse is ringed by a complex design of trees and foliage with flags atop and heraldic elements below surrounding an image of a large steamship with inscription "1886 N.D.L. 1911" above.

Below at left are inscribed the interlaced initials: "LD"

Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL) was a German Steam Ship company founded in Bremen in 1857. Research suggests this large medal commemorates 25 years of NDL providing postal shipments service to the German Empire in Asia and Australia.

The artist was Louis Francois Joseph Dupuis of Belgium whom Forrer's Biographical Dictionary of Medallists Volume VII #241 identifies along with this specific medal as his work.

AE medal, 70.5mm x 4mm, 129.5g, edge: plain

About uncirculated condition with pleasing patina, minor spotting.

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