On May 7, 1915, the R.S.M. Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine.  On board, were 1,951 passengers and crew, of whom 1,198 perished.  The Germans (War Lords) apparently were quite proud of this feat, as they distributed a medal commemorating the sinking.  This original German medal was about 3 inches across.  To show how spiteful Germany was and to elicit patriotic fervor, in America a copy of the German medal was produced and sold.  It was an exact replica of the original German medal with the exception of it being a little smaller at 2 1/8 inches across.  The medal that is here offered still has the original box, which is well worn, but complete and excellent for display. 

#EL5 – Price $195 ($50 discount if purchased with the Lusitania grouping, #EL1)