Description: 102509 | GERMANY. Kronprinz Wilhelm silver Medal. Issued 1914. World War I series: The Siege of Longwy (35mm, 18.70 g, 12h). By H. Splieth for O. Oertel in Berlin. WILHELM KRONPRINZ D DEUTSCH REICHES U V PREUSSEN, bust facing, wearing Totenkopfhelm (Prussian kucsma of the Death's Head Hussars) // DEM SIEGER VON LONGWY, soldier in medieval armor left, weiling sword and shield; panel in background with battle scene. Edge: SILBER 990. Zetzmann 4018. PCGS SP-63. Most attractively toned, with tremendous vibrant iridescence and a prooflike nature in the fields. Friedrich II der Große (Frederick the Great) created a regiment of hussar cavalrymen in the Prussian army and adorned their busbys (tall military hat) with the Totenkopf symbol, the skull and crossbones. This symbol continued to be worn by various prominent German military figures in World War I, such as August von Mackensen, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and the kaiser's son, Kronprinz Wilhelm. Terms and Conditions: We offer complimentary domestic shipping and handling (with tracking) via USPS. Orders will ship within three business days of payment receipt. We offer a full no-questions-asked return privilege for all items purchased online; items must be returned within 14 days of receipt and fully insured in transit. Sorry, but we no longer offer international shipping on eBay, though we do certainly consider international purchases through our website (which is easy to determine based upon our user name). FOR ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ OUR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE AGREEING TO BUY THIS ITEM.
Price: 645 USD
Location: Pleasanton, California
End Time: 2025-01-12T08:45:40.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Type: Medal
Composition: Silver
Year: 1914
Fineness: 0.990
Grade: SP 63
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Certification: PCGS
