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Medal - 100th anniversary of Otto von Bismarck
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1915 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | A dynamic scene in high relief depicting German soldiers in Pickelhaube helmets marching to the front, bidding farewell to civilians including women and children. Looming above in the clouds is the effigy of Otto von Bismarck facing left, watching over the departing troops. The legend arcs around the upper field, with the date 1914 in the exergue and the maker's mark in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ICH BIN BEI EUCH 1914 M. & W. ST. |
| Reverse description | A vigorous battle scene in high relief showing German infantry soldiers in Pickelhaube helmets charging and firing rifles at the enemy, with fallen figures in the foreground. Naval warships are depicted in the background field. The legend arcs around the upper border, with a dedicatory inscription in the lower exergue referencing Bismarck's 100th birthday celebration of 1 April 1915. |
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