Original German commemorative badge honoring international Zeppelin airship tours during the interwar period. This vaulted nickel piece features vivid blue enamel and a horizontal pin back. Maker marked “FLL” (Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid) on reverse.
Diameter: Approx. 1 3/4"
Front Design: Raised profile of Zeppelin airship flying across two continents
Inscription: TOKIO – LOS ANGELES – LAKEHURST – FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
Reverse: Maker marked “FLL”
Construction: Two-piece die-struck vaulted nickel with blue enamel
Attachment: Thin horizontal safety pin back
Condition: Excellent – vivid enamel, secure pin, no noted damage
Historical Note: This badge commemorates a pre-WWII goodwill tour by German airships such as the Graf Zeppelin (LZ 127), which linked major cities across Asia, North America, and Europe. These civil aviation missions showcased German engineering and expanded international airship travel before the outbreak of war. Lakehurst, NJ served as the U.S. docking site for both the Graf Zeppelin and later the Hindenburg.
Collector Note: Badges like this are prized for their connection to early aviation history and the golden age of airships. The FLL mark confirms quality manufacture by one of Germany’s top medal firms.
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