Palestine - Medal Commemorating the Visit of the German Emperor, Wilhelm II to the Land of Israel in 1898 - 6.15 gram

Palestine - Medal Commemorating the Visit of the German Emperor, Wilhelm II to the Land of Israel in 1898 - 6.15 gram This commemorative medal marks the visit of German Emperor Wilhelm II to the Land of Israel in 1898. The medal was likely minted to highlight the religious nature of his visit and to alleviate concerns about the establishment of a military presence in Palestine. Obverse: The obverse of the medal features the Church of the Redeemer, with the inscription "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"). This symbolizes the emperor’s connection to the Christian heritage of the region. Reverse: The reverse displays a cross against the background 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 emphasizes the religious nature of the emperor’s visit, contrasting with any political or military implications. This medal serves as a reminder of the religious and diplomatic significance of the Kaiser's visit to Jerusalem in 1898.