FRIEDRICH WILHELM I OF PRUSSIA (1797-1888)
German Kaiser from 1871 to 1888, King of Prussia
 
Bookmark published on the occasion of his 
posthumous centennial birthday on March 22, 1897.

stiff card 145 x 48 mm
machine-cut page-flap on the upper part

The reverse displays quotes of Wilhelm I
and a handwritten pencil note:
"Received from mother on the 12th of January 1905,
Calw, Gertrud Handt" 

'The Soldier King' concentrated on building up the military
power of Prussia. He was best remembered  for his fondness
for military display, leading to his special efforts to hire the
tallest men he could find in all of Europe for a special regiment. 

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