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Medal - 70th Birthday of Otto Bismarck
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1885 |
| Type | Personality medal |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Otto von Bismarck in military uniform with epaulettes, in high relief. The circular legend, separated by floral ornaments, runs between two incuse border lines, with the dates of birth and the commemorative year flanking the Latin motto above, and the sitter's title below. The engraver's signature K. SCHWENZER appears truncated at the shoulder. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✿ 4 JUNI 1835 ✿ PATRIAE INSERVIENDO CONSUMOR ✿ 4 JUNI 1885 ✿ REICHSKANZLER FÜRST BISMARCK |
| Reverse description | The Bismarck princely coat of arms in high relief at centre, surmounted by a prince's crown and flanked by two crowned heraldic eagles as supporters, each bearing a shield on its breast and holding a standard with a heraldic motif. A scrolled ribbon below the shield bears the family motto, and beneath it a rectangular cartouche carries the birth and anniversary dates. The entire composition is set against a background of oak and maple leaf branches, enclosed by a pearl border. |
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