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 but hatless (right). Legend: 'ZUR ERRINERUNG A.D. ERÖFFNUNG. D. NORD-OSTSEE KANALS 1895.' (In memory of the opening of the Northern Baltic canal 1895). Reverse: View of the canal with ships and a bridge. Legend: 'HOCHBRÜCKE' (High bridge).

Object Details

ID: MEC2412
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: 30 mm