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 (.800)
Weight	18 g
Diameter	34 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 343251 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	Zetzmann# 2009, 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# 1.7 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

Bust facing right of the emperor wearing the eagle helmet and armor of the regiment of the Gardes du Corps.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ICH KENNE KEINE PARTEIEN MEHR ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE 4. 8. 1914
Galambos

Engraver: Arthur L. Galambos

Reverse

Standing roman godess of war Bellona with helmet, spear and shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
. SI . VIS . PACEM . PARA . BELLVM .
MDCCCCXIV
ZIEGLER VERL. BALL

Translation: If you want peace, prepare for the war

Engraver: Max Ziegler

Mint

See also

• Mythology
• War

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 11.14

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