A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and include some oxidation and

and include some oxidation and loss of finish to the metal elements

minor flecking of enamels and material fatigue of ribbon

in near mint condition and rare

52 mm x 85 mm

A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and include some oxidation andBronze gilt, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Kaiser Wilhelm I, surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM I. DEUTSCHER KAISER", reverse illustrating two right hands supporting the Prussian crown, fronting a half wreath of laurel leaves and oak leaves, with emanating rays in the background, surrounded by the inscription "DEUTSCHLANDS UNVERGESSLICHEM KAISER ZUM 100. GEBURTSTAGE 1897" 28. 5 mm, overall gilt and surface wear, near fine.