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This badge was awarded to the Generalleutnant und Feldzeugmeister Robert Koehne (1847-1930). Koehne was Chief of the Feldzeugmeisterei (Gun Mastery) from September 15, 1904, to April 4, 1910, and therefore in charge of all artillery troops.
The badge is mounted over the ribbon of the Prussian Red Eagle Order as he was awarded the 2nd Class of the order in 1902 and the star to the second class in 1906. In extremely rare case of issue and with the original award document signed by Wilhelm.
Only 1213 badges were awarded.
Fantastic condition and extremely rare set.
Photo of Koehne not included.
Condition
1
Historical information
Award period
1906 - 1906
OEK
1860
Institution date
December 27,1906
Instituted by
Emperor Wilhelm II. of Preußen
The commemorative badge for the Silver Wedding Anniversary, 1906, was created on February 27, 1906, by Kaiser Wilhelm II. It was only awarded on this occasion to the closest circle of attendees to the celebration as well as to 119 veterans of the 2nd Company of the 1st Guards Regiment on Foot.
The badge was worn on the most recently awarded Prussian Order or Decoration.
