{"product_id":"ehrenzeichen-zum-25-geburtstag-von-kronprinz-wilhelm","title":"Honorary Decoration Crown Prince William 1884, Emperor William II \u0026 Augusta Victoria","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eHonorary badge for the 25th birthday of Crown Prince Wilhelm (1884)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare honorary badge of the future Emperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern honorary badge\u003c\/strong\u003e was created on the occasion of the \u003cstrong\u003e25th birthday of Crown Prince Wilhelm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the future \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is dated to \u003cstrong\u003e1884\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is considered one of the particularly rare commemorative and honorary items from the circle of the Prussian court and reflects the close connection between monarchy, the military, and personal loyalty in the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse shows the finely crafted monogram \u003cstrong\u003e\"A \u0026amp; W\"\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Victoria and Wilhelm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This symbol not only represents the union of the future imperial couple but also refers to the special esteem in which selected members of the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian officer corps\u003c\/strong\u003e were held. Such honorary badges were awarded only within an exclusive circle and possessed a distinctly personal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003ePortraits of the future imperial couple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the honorary badge are two carefully arranged portraits: \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e in an elegant depiction and \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm\u003c\/strong\u003e in military uniform. The images lend the object a rare personal touch and make it an impressive testament to \u003cstrong\u003emilitary commemorative culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and the self-representation of the House of \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the honorary badge:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eOriginal case with Hamburg provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the preserved \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose lid is embossed with the large \u003cstrong\u003ecoat of arms of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design very probably indicates a connection with the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eInfantry Regiment \"Hamburg\" (2nd Hanseatic) No. 76\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important unit of the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian Army\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment embodied the close connection between the Hanseatic cities and the imperial house and was considered an expression of Hanseatic loyalty and military tradition within the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the case:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 13 × 11.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eHistorical photography of Auguste Victoria and Wilhelm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lot also includes an early cabinet card photograph of the future imperial couple, taken by \u003cstrong\u003eTheodor Prümm in Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e. The high-quality double portrait ideally complements the honorary badge and underscores the representative character of the ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the photograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.5 × 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003ePresented in a high-quality presentation box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable ensemble is delivered in a specially made \u003cstrong\u003epiano-lacquered presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows for presentation and storage in a particularly stylish manner. The excellent state of preservation as well as the combination of the honorary badge, original case, and contemporary photography make this set an outstanding collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors of Imperial era and Hohenzollern memorabilia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare ensemble combines \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, an original \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern honorary badge\u003c\/strong\u003e, historical photography, and military tradition in an extraordinary lot. It is ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial era memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian military history\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern souvenirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, and authentic objects from the era of the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51540423704913,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/12-Ehrenzeichen-Kronprinz-Wilhelm-1884_e170ec18-b3db-4a11-a6cf-10fc5431275d.jpg?v=1786879925","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/ehrenzeichen-zum-25-geburtstag-von-kronprinz-wilhelm","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}