Submarine Deutschland In America Obverse — Hans K. Schuler

Submarine Deutschland in America Obverse

Discover this striking 1916 commemorative medal by Hans K. Schuler, capturing a moment of history from the Submarine Deutschland's arrival; own a piece of maritime lore.


hans k. schuler (1874 - 1951)

Hans K. Schuler (1874-1951) was a German-American sculptor known for monumental works & the 1906 ‘Submarine Deutschland’ relief. His Baltimore/DC monuments highlight early 20th-century art.

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One of two blockade-running German merchant submarines, Deutschland arrived for the first time in the US at Baltimore on July 9, 1916. Having crossed the Atlantic virtually empty, some of her iron ballast was used to create commemorative medals, such as this one.Hatted bust to left; within curve around: U - DEUTSCHLAND.- PAUL KÖNIG KAPITÄN; 9 JULI/ 1916