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Today, these historical presents are considered fascinating collectibles and stylish gift objects of cultural value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImperial Gift Objects with Personal Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eGift pieces from the House of Hohenzollern\u003c\/b\u003e: Presented by \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Auguste Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, or other family members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eArtful mementos and honorary gifts\u003c\/b\u003e: gifted during official ceremonies or private celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNoble gifts from other German princely houses\u003c\/b\u003e: Presents from the houses of Saxony, Hesse, Württemberg, or Bavaria \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy courtly gifts are particularly coveted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical uniqueness\u003c\/b\u003e: Each object tells a personal story – often with provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFine materials\u003c\/b\u003e: Gold, silver, porcelain, silk, or enamel – processed with masterful craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile use\u003c\/b\u003e: As a special gift, museum-quality replica, collector's item, or exclusive decorative object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese objects are more than gifts—they are silent ambassadors of past eras. Discover the selection of courtly presents from Germany at \u003cb\u003ekaiser-wilhelm.shop\u003c\/b\u003e and make history tangible once again.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fotografie-und-trauerbild-prinz-waldemar-von-preussen-im-familiaren-gedenken","title":"Prince Waldemar of Prussia – Historical mourning picture in family remembrance","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Waldemar of Prussia (1868–1879) – Rare Memorial Collection from the Hohenzollern Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eBiographical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Waldemar of Prussia (1868–1879)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a member of the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian royal family\u003c\/strong\u003e and the youngest son of the later \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Frederick III\u003c\/strong\u003e and the British \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Royal Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, daughter of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The maker's mark is present but not clearly legible. 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This direct connection to the Prussian royal family underscores the historical and collectible significance of the object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarl Paira\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (born May 2, 1873, in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines; died 1945, in Dresden) was a German theologian. He studied in Strasbourg from 1892 to 1896. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter his work in Kiel, he served as a pastor in Dresden and in Jena from 1920 to 1922.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical desk culture of the House of Prussia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonally signed objects by \u003cstrong\u003eIrene of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Heinrich of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, brother of Emperor Wilhelm II, are rarely found on the market. 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The piece combines artistic quality with remarkable provenance and directly documents the creation of an official portrait from the circle of the German Imperial House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular note is the original card dated \u003cstrong\u003eApril 8, 1915\u003c\/strong\u003e, which proves that the portrait was made from a photographic model and expressly \u003cstrong\u003e\"at the request of His Royal Highness Prince Adalbert of Prussia.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e This gives the medal a direct connection to the patron and clearly distinguishes it from ordinary commemorative and memorial medals of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003ePortrait of Prince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe obverse shows the bust of \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia (1884–1948)\u003c\/strong\u003e turned to the left. The Prince is depicted in uniform with an order star. The encircling inscription reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"ADALBERT PRINZ VON PREUSSEN\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the bust is the artist's signature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"H. Peter\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finely modeled depiction gives the medal a lively and representative character and meets the high artistic standards of official portrait medals from the Imperial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eReverse with Prussian Eagle and Chain of Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse is dominated by a magnificently designed \u003cstrong\u003ecrowned Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Above it appears the Imperial Crown, while the eagle is surrounded by a decorative chain of orders with small \u003cstrong\u003eIron Crosses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis motif directly links the medal to the Prussian Royal House and the symbolic world of the German Empire during World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eHermann Peter – A Prominent Medallist of His Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe medal was created by the Swiss sculptor and medallist \u003cstrong\u003eHermann Peter (1871–1930)\u003c\/strong\u003e. After studying in Zurich and Munich and spending time in Rome and Paris, Peter became one of the most renowned medallists of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis works are distinguished by particularly fine modeling and a high degree of portrait likeness. His portrait medal of \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e received particular attention and was exhibited at an art exhibition in the Kronprinzenpalais in Berlin with the Prince's approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia was one of the best-known members of the House of Hohenzollern as a naval officer. During World War I, images of the Imperial House were frequently used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatriotic commemorative medals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharity events\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWar relief organizations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit initiatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eand other purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of this medal coincided with the height of patriotic commemorative culture in 1915 and therefore possesses particular historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eArtistic Execution and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe medal does not appear to be an industrial mass-striking from a state mint, but rather an \u003cstrong\u003eartistic white-metal casting\u003c\/strong\u003e or an edition produced in small numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly softly modeled contours and the overall effect suggest a handcrafted, artistic production and emphasize its character as a collector's and commemorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eParticularly Collectible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War I militaria\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, this ensemble has a special appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following factors are particularly important in determining its value:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original artist's card dated April 8, 1915\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe explicit mention of the Prince as the patron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe signature of Hermann Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe documented history of its creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the medal, accompanying card, and direct connection to the Prussian Prince makes this piece a rare and exceptionally well-documented historical record of the German Imperial House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55467380048209,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/02-antike-Portraitmedaille-Adalbert-von-Preussen.jpg?v=1792916820"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/collections\/12-Prinz-Waldemar-von-Preussen.jpg?v=1788085389","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/collections\/hofische-geschenke.oembed","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}