Description: Medal commemorating the 1889 visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II to England and the naval review at Spithead. Scarce and important medal. Large Bronze 60mm 81.3g by L C Lauer Cataloge BHM 3368; Eimer 1750; MH 643 Medal commemorating the visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1889. Obverse: The Emperor's bust, shoulders nearly square, head (left), full dress military uniform with decorations, fur cloak over the shoulders, thrown back. Legend: 'THE GERMAN EMPEROR WILHELM II VISITS ENGLAND AUGUST 1889'. Reverse: Bow view of a long line of men-of-war steaming ahead. Below: 'NAVAL REVIEW.' Above, a medallion showing the bust (left) of Queen Victoria, crowned, surrounded by laurel wreath and resting on laurel branch with ribbon inscribed 'VICTORIA REGINA 1889.' Wilhelm II of Prussia, The Spithead Naval Review, Bronze Medal, 1889, by L C Lauer, uniformed bust of the Kaiser left, rev the fleet sailing in line astern, medallic bust of Victoria above, From an 1889 newspapper (scanned to text):Newspapers & Gazettes The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wed 7 Aug 1889 Page 2 THE NAVAL REVIEW AT SPITHEAD.THE NAVAL REVIEV AT SPITHEAD. ', The review of the British Navy at Spithead in honour of the visit, of the Emperor William of Germany, which was postponed on account of a hurricane blowing on Saturday last was held on Monday, and was in every respect a triumph of British naval prestige. One hundred and ten warships took part in the review,' forming an unbroken fighting line extending along the Solent from Spithead for nearly 150 miles, the array comprising ironclads, cruisers, and torpedo boats, all in fighting trim. The twelve German' ironclads which accompanied the German Imperial yacht Hohenzollern, conveying Kaiser William from Germany were anchored in close order, off Spithead, the officers and crews on board watching the manoeuvres of the British fleet with liveliest interest There was also a large assemblage of yachts belonging to the Royal Yacht Club. Arrangements were made for those commodation of members of the Ministry and both Chambers of the Imperial Legislature, as well as the colonial representatives and distinguished colonists on bo as one of Her Majesty's vessels. ?? The entire naval manoeuvres were carried out with SUCCESs and the Emperor William expressed most eulogistic Her, Majesty the Queen viewed the manoeuvres, from on board one of her Royal yachts" Among other distinguished personages present were Prince Heinrich, younger brother of the Emperor William, Count Herbert Bismarck, as also the Marquis of Salisbury and other members for the Im-: perial Cabinet. cnbx/g
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Brand: Lauer
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Bronze
