A German Xi Summer Olympic Games Medal With Case Auction Archive in 1890 and launched Germany

in 1890 and launched Germany on a bellicose "New Course" in foreign affairs that culminated in his support for Austria-Hungary in the crisis of July 1914 that led to World War I

3 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

also in the 2nd Battle Squadron

he was wounded twice

very fine)

A German Xi Summer Olympic Games Medal With Case Auction Archive in 1890 and launched GermanyIn silvered iron, magnetic, 37 mm, lightly soiled original ribbon with pinback, scattered silvering wear and contact, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Olympic rings in gold colored ink on the lid, recessed medal bed, soiling evident on the exterior, case fair.