1979 Lufthansa Commemorative Medal – Airbus A300 & Lufthansa’s Aviation

This 1979 Lufthansa Commemorative Medal celebrates the International Verkehrsausstellung (International Transport Exhibition) held in Hamburg, Germany, from June 8 to July 1, 1979. The obverse side features an intricate design of the Airbus A300, one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history, with the inscription "INTERNATIONALE VERKEHRS-AUSSTELLUNG IN HAMBURG 8.6-1.7 1979" above, and "AIRBUS A300 MBB" below, marking the plane's significance in the aviation industry.

The reverse showcases the historical importance of Lufthansa's role in aviation. It features a postage stamp-like design, highlighting the airline’s 1955 founding with the inscription "DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST" and "Lufthansa 1955." The plane’s