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).

Object Details

ID: MEC2410
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
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