Watch List notes:

Germany, Straβburg, Alsace, Wilhelm I of Prussia, Visit to the Town, 1 May 1877, silver medal, by Karl Schwenzer (1843-1904), signed on reverse, Emperor seated on arched Gothic throne, holding sceptre and orb, rev. personification of Straβburg with mural crown, olive spray and shields, 60mm. (Marienb. 6124), in shield-shaped black leather case of issue, choice and richly toned, virtually mint state, rare. A note giving the medal's provenance is sold with the lot. (£350 - 450)