Palestine - Medal Commemorating the Visit of the German Emperor, Wilhelm II to the Land of Israel in 1898 - 14.68 gram

Palestine - Medal Commemorating the Visit of the German Emperor, Wilhelm II to the Land of Israel in 1898 - 14.68 gram This commemorative medal was issued to mark the visit of German Emperor Wilhelm II to the Land of Israel in 1898. It likely served to emphasize the religious and diplomatic nature of his visit, countering concerns that the emperor might be planning to establish a military presence in the region. Obverse: The obverse features the Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem. The inscription reads "Erloserkirche Geweiht am 31. Okt. 1898" ("Church of the Redeemer, consecrated on October 31, 1898") and "Erinnerung an die Kaiserfahrt nach Jerusalem 1898" ("To commemorate the Kaiser's voyage to Jerusalem, 1898"). These legends highlight the connection between the emperor's visit and the religious significance of the church. Reverse: The reverse shows a cross against the backdrop of Jerusalem's skyline, accompanied by a long inscription: "…es ist weder Macht, noch Ruhm, noch Ehre, noch irdisches Gut, das wir hier suchen…" ("…it is neither power, nor glory, nor honour, nor earthly goods that we seek here…"). This quote underscores the religious and peaceful intent of the emperor's visit, emphasizing that it was not a political or military mission. This medal represents a historical artifact commemorating Wilhelm II’s visit and underscores the religious and diplomatic aspect of the German Empire's relations with Jerusalem and Palestine.