Imperial German Württemberg King Karl Jubilee Medal – 1893
An Imperial German commemorative medal from the Kingdom of Württemberg, associated with the reign of King Karl I (1864–1891) and the Württemberg monarchy during the late nineteenth century.
Historical Background
King Karl I of Württemberg (1823–1891) ascended the throne in 1864, succeeding his father, King Wilhelm I. His reign witnessed significant political and military changes, including Württemberg's participation in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871.
Following the Franco-Prussian War, Württemberg became a constituent kingdom of the newly established German Empire in 1871. Although incorporated into the Empire, Württemberg retained its royal dynasty, military traditions, and distinctive system of orders and decorations.
Commemorative and jubilee medals played an important role in recognizing royal anniversaries, military service, and loyalty to the Württemberg monarchy.
Historical Significance
Decorations associated with King Karl's reign represent an interesting period in German history, when the independent traditions of the German kingdoms were preserved within the larger Imperial German state.
These medals are particularly appealing to collectors of Württemberg military and royal decorations, German state medals, and nineteenth-century European monarchies.
Item Details
Country: Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
Monarch: King Karl I of Württemberg
Reign: 1864–1891
Decoration: King Karl Jubilee Medal
Period: Imperial Germany
Category: Royal commemorative decoration
Condition: See photographs
Item offered: Medal as pictured
An interesting addition to a collection of Imperial German medals, Württemberg royal decorations, or nineteenth-century German historical memorabilia.
Imperial German Württemberg King Karl Jubilee Medal – 1893
An Imperial German commemorative medal from the Kingdom of Württemberg, associated with the reign of King Karl I (1864–1891) and the Württemberg monarchy during the late nineteenth century.
Historical Background
King Karl I of Württemberg (1823–1891) ascended the throne in 1864, succeeding his father, King Wilhelm I. His reign witnessed significant political and military changes, including Württemberg's participation in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871.
Following the Franco-Prussian War, Württemberg became a constituent kingdom of the newly established German Empire in 1871. Although incorporated into the Empire, Württemberg retained its royal dynasty, military traditions, and distinctive system of orders and decorations.
Commemorative and jubilee medals played an important role in recognizing royal anniversaries, military service, and loyalty to the Württemberg monarchy.
Historical Significance
Decorations associated with King Karl's reign represent an interesting period in German history, when the independent traditions of the German kingdoms were preserved within the larger Imperial German state.
These medals are particularly appealing to collectors of Württemberg military and royal decorations, German state medals, and nineteenth-century European monarchies.
Item Details
Country: Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
Monarch: King Karl I of Württemberg
Reign: 1864–1891
Decoration: King Karl Jubilee Medal
Period: Imperial Germany
Category: Royal commemorative decoration
Condition: See photographs
Item offered: Medal as pictured
An interesting addition to a collection of Imperial German medals, Württemberg royal decorations, or nineteenth-century German historical memorabilia.
