Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Bronze Medal, 1897

Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Bronze Medal, 1897 A commemorative bronze medal issued in 1897 to mark the 100th birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I (Wilhelm der Große), German Emperor and King of Prussia. The obverse shows a right-facing bust of the Emperor in uniform, with the legend: “WILHELM DER GROSSE / DEUTSCHER KAISER / KOENIG VON PREUSSEN.” The reverse bears the inscription: “ZUM ANDENKEN AN DEN HUNDERTSTEN GEBURTSTAG DES GROSSEN KAISERS WILHELM I / 1797–22 MÄRZ 1897”, surrounded by oak and laurel branches with a depiction of the imperial crown and a small building below. Fitted with an original suspension ring. Diameter: 40 mm Material: Bronze Date: 1897 Country: German Empire Condition: minor surface wear and age toning; a few light marks to the edge, consistent with age and handling.