Speech of Emperor Wilhelm II on the start of the war

Features

Location	Germany (1871-1948)
Type	Commemorative medals › Military medal
Year	1914
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	17.47 g
Diameter	33.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 343154
References	Zetzmann# 2005, Georg Zetzmann; 2002. Deutsche Silbermedaillen des I. Weltkriegs auf die militärischen Handlungen und denkwürdigen Ereignisse von 1914 bis 1919. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. Klose# 1.5 Dietrich O. A. Klose; 2016. Europas Verderben 1914 1918 : Deutsche und Österreichische Medaillen auf den Ersten Weltkrieg = Europas Verderben 1914 1918 : German and Austrian medals of the First World War. Staatliche Münzsammlung, München.

Commemorative issue

Speech of Emperor Wilhelm II on the start and entry of the war on August 4th 1914

Obverse

Emperor with helmet right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ICH KENNE KEINE PARTEIEN MEHR ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE. 4. AUG. 1914.

Engraver: Arthur L. Galambos

Reverse

Inscription with date and dagger, rayonnant crown above, oak and laurel branches to sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN.AUFGEDRUNGENER NOTWEHR.MIT.REINEM GEWISSEN.UND.REINER HAND.ERGREIFEN.WIR DAS.SCHWERT
19 14

Engraver: Arthur L. Galambos

Mint

See also

• Firearm or handheld weapon
• War

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 11.72

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