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data-end=\"379\">100th birthday of Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia<\/strong>. The medal was awarded to both <strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"447\">military personnel and civilians<\/strong> who had served under Wilhelm I\u2019s reign, reflecting his legacy as a key figure in German unification and the foundation of the German Empire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"965\">The obverse of the medal features a detailed profile of <strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"668\">Kaiser Wilhelm I<\/strong> wearing his spiked Prussian pickelhaube helmet. The inscription reads <strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"800\">“WILHELM DER GROSSE DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG VON PREUSSEN”<\/strong> (Wilhelm the Great, German Emperor, King of Prussia). This design honors his role in the Prussian-led victories that led to the German Empire’s formation in 1871.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1360\">The reverse bears an inscription stating <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1106\">“ZUM ANDENKEN AN DEN HUNDERTSTEN GEBURTSTAG DES GROSSEN KAISERS WILHELM I. 1797-22 MAERZ 1897”<\/strong>, meaning \u201cIn memory of the hundredth birthday of the great Kaiser Wilhelm I.\u201d Below this, an ornate depiction of the imperial regalia, including the <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1292\">Prussian crown, scepter, and orb<\/strong>, is surrounded by oak leaves, symbolizing strength and endurance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1658\">This example is <strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1396\">parade mounted<\/strong> with its <strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1437\">original yellow silk ribbon<\/strong>, representing the Prussian colors. The medal was awarded widely across <strong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\">Prussian military ranks, state officials, and veterans<\/strong>, marking it as a <strong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1618\">symbol of loyalty and service<\/strong> to the German Empire under Wilhelm I.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1826\">A highly collectible Imperial German decoration, this medal is a testament to <strong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1823\">Prussia\u2019s military heritage and Wilhelm I\u2019s lasting influence on European history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>At VDG Militaria, we are dedicated to providing collectors with an exceptional selection of original military antiques. 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