A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "E W E"

maker marked "E W E"

the following was noted: "All (Companies) had reached and taken their objective and were consolidating

When he was fired upon by two enemy snipers from a nearby house he killed both of them

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

torch and ribbon banner on the centrepiece insignia

A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "E W E"Bronze 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.