Description: 1888 German/Prussian Sliver Medal In Memory Of The Three Emperor Year Wilhelm I II Friedrich III Obverse: conjoined busts left of Wilhelm I, Friedrich III, and Wilhelm II inside beaded circle with "WILHELM I FRIEDRICH III WILHELM II / (oak and laurel sprays) Reverse: crowned Eagle and 'in memory of the year of the 3 Kaisers' The Year of the Three Emperors, or the Year of the Three Kaisers, (German: Dreikaiserjahr) refers to the year 1888 during the German Empire in German history. The year is considered to have memorable significance because of the deaths of two German Emperors, or Kaisers, leading to a rapid succession of three monarchs within one year. The three different emperors who ruled over Germany during this year were Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II. The mnemonic "drei Achten, drei Kaiser" (English: "three eights, three emperors") is still used today in Germany by children and adults alike to learn the year in question Approx 1 3/16" across Missing the medal loop. Shows wear, use and patina, scratches and dings, light staining. Good condition overall FREE SHIPPING TO US AND CANADA. This medal will ship carefully packaged with tracking. Check out my other antique medals
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: Medal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
