{"product_id":"geschenknadel-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-seltenes-kiewel-vom-hofjuwelier-werner-berlin","title":"Presentation pin Emperor Wilhelm II from Haus Doorn, Hofjuwelier Werner","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\u003ePresentation pin from Emperor Wilhelm II with extraordinary provenance from Doorn\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eImperial badge of honor from the personal circle of Wilhelm II.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis extraordinary presentation pin from Emperor Wilhelm II dates back to the heyday of imperial court culture and was crafted by the Berlin court jeweler Louis Werner, whose premises were located on Friedrichstraße. The finely crafted pin embodies the typical design language of the late imperial era and combines several significant symbols of authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center is a large, deep blue enameled monogram “W” for Emperor Wilhelm II, surrounded by a gold-colored laurel wreath and crowned with a richly detailed imperial crown. The high-quality craftsmanship makes the piece an excellent example of the court badges of honor and commemorative badges of the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare provenance from the exile in Haus Doorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documented provenance of the pin is particularly noteworthy. A handwritten note states that the piece was given as a gift in 1941 in Haus Doorn in the Netherlands, the place of exile of Emperor Wilhelm II after his abdication in 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the account, after a joint dinner, a personal meeting took place in the smoking room, during which the former emperor presented the pin with the words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“They should not think that kings are unthinkable.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently, Empress Hermine opened the case and personally pinned the pin on the recipient. The note also mentions a stay in Doorn in connection with restoration work. These rare details lend the piece an exceptionally personal and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eA significant collector's item of the German monarchy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of Wilhelm II's enameled monogram, the laurel wreath, the imperial crown, and the documented presentation in the Dutch exile makes this pin an extraordinary piece of German history. It connects the world of the Berlin court with the final years of the former emperor's life and thus possesses both historical and collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Imperial-era memorabilia, Prussian court badges, and objects with a direct connection to Emperor Wilhelm II, this piece represents an extraordinary rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eOriginal case with imperial crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pin is presented in its original case made of rust-brown leather. The lid features a gold-embossed imperial crown. In addition, the ensemble is stored and presented in a high-quality piano-lacquered box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620783874385,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/10-antike-Geschenknadel-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-Kaiserin-Hermine.jpg?v=1777055823","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/geschenknadel-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-seltenes-kiewel-vom-hofjuwelier-werner-berlin","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}