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GERMANY. Empire. Kronprinz Wilhelm Bronze Medal, 1914. Mayer & Wilhelm (Stuttgart) Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
Zetzmann-Unlisted; Bernd Kaiser-4-133. Diameter: 53mm; 56.87 gms. The Enemies of Germany and Austria. Obverse: Bust facing slightly right, wearing Totenkopfhelm (Prussian kucsma of the Death's Head Hussars); Reverse: WELT- / KRIEG / 1914 in three lines within wreath. Light brown surfaces, with some minor spots. Interesting piece featuring this famous, imposing headgear.
Zetzmann-Unlisted; Bernd Kaiser-4-133. Diameter: 53mm; 56.87 gms. The Enemies of Germany and Austria. Obverse: Bust facing slightly right, wearing Totenkopfhelm (Prussian kucsma of the Death's Head Hussars); Reverse: WELT- / KRIEG / 1914 in three lines within wreath. Light brown surfaces, with some minor spots. Interesting piece featuring this famous, imposing headgear.
Friedrich II der Große (Frederick the Great) created a regiment of hussar cavalrymen in the Prussian army and adorned their mirlitons (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.
Estimate: $100.00- $200.00