A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Sold with an original photo

Sold with an original photo of a Croatian Home Army Major

torch and ribbon banner on the centrepiece insignia

52 mm x 85 mm

minor flecking of enamels and material fatigue of ribbon

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

A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Sold with an original photoBronze 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.