Original Imperial German Commemorative Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Prussia German Empire
• Award: King Wilhelm I Centenary Medal
• Year: 1897
• Commemorates: 100th Anniversary of Birth of Kaiser Wilhelm I
• Diameter: approx. 39.71 mm
Medal Design:
• Obverse inscription: “WILHELM DER GROSSE DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG VON PREUSSEN” – Wilhelm the Great German Emperor King of Prussia
• Reverse inscription: “ZUR ANDENKEN AN DEN HUNDERTSTEN GEBURTSTAG DES GROSSEN KAISERS WILHELM I 1797–22 MAERZ–1897” – In memory of the 100th birthday of the great Kaiser Wilhelm I
• Bronze circular medal with portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm I
• Original suspension ring and period ribbon
Condition:
• Natural age patina and wear visible
• Ribbon shows fraying and age wear
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
• Issued in 1897 to commemorate the centenary of Kaiser Wilhelm I
• Popular Imperial German commemorative decoration
• Desirable piece for collectors of Prussian and German Empire militaria
Summary:
Original Prussia King Wilhelm I Centenary Medal 1897 with ribbon. Solid collectible example of Imperial German commemorative medal.