Very Rare 1929 USS Akron Ring-Laying Ceremony Commemorative Medal ZRS-4

This is a very rare USS Akron (Goodyear Zeppelin) ring laying ceremony commemorative medal from October 31, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. Built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Company, the United States Navy USS Akron (ZRS-4) was the largest airship ever made in the United States up to that point. The Akron had several accidents and a coast-to-coast voyage before she went down in bad weather on April 4, 1933 off New Jersey, killing all but three souls on board.

Circa 1929.

About 3-1/16" in diameter.

Stamped Duralumin.

Oval hole at top for ribbon.

MEYER & WENTHE, CHICAGO.

This is from a large zeppelin collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJJX06 LHBEX SHBEX10/14

7+ (Very Fine+): Minor wear and surface scratching.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.