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Medal commemorating the opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895
Medal commemorating the opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895. Obverse: Bust of Emperor William II of Germany in uniform and order (left). 'WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the German Fleet under sail in line abreast (left), a battleship under sail entering the canal (right). Legend: 'ZUR-FEIERLICHEN' (For the festival). Inscription: 'ERÖFFNUNG DES'. Exergue: 'NORD-OSTSEE-KANALS JUNI 1895' (For opening of the North East Sea Canal).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2410 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | Opening of the Kiel Canal, 1895 |
| Date made: | 1895 |
| People: | Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany; Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |