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Medal commemorating the naval review at Spithead, 1889
Medal commemorating the naval review at Spithead, 1889. Obverse: Bust of Emperor William II of Germany in an English admiral's uniform and cocked hat (right). Legend: (above) 'WILLIAM II EMP . OF GERMANY'; (below) 'ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET.' Reverse: A long line of ships in perspective. Bows of a ship with sail set (right). Below and anchor between German and British shields. Legend: 'THE NAVAL REVIEW AT SPITHEAD 5TH AUGUST 1889.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2402 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | Naval review Spithead, 1889 |
| Date made: | 1889 |
| People: | Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany; Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |