Speech of Emperor Wilhelm II on the start of the war

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1914
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.800)
Weight 18 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Zetzmann#2009, Klose#1.7
Obverse description Bust facing right of the emperor wearing the eagle helmet and armor of the regiment of the Gardes du Corps.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ICH KENNE KEINE PARTEIEN MEHR ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE 4. 8. 1914 Galambos
Reverse description Standing roman godess of war Bellona with helmet, spear and shield.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering . SI . VIS . PACEM . PARA . BELLVM . MDCCCCXIV ZIEGLER VERL. BALL
(Translation: If you want peace, prepare for the war)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5231755570
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