Original WWI Imperial German 1914 Mobilization Railway Medal“Der König rief und alle, alle kamen” — Kaiser Wilhelm II Railway Tribute Medal
Offered here is an originalWorld War I Imperial German 1914 patriotic mobilization medal, issued to commemorate the massive German military mobilization at the opening of the First World War. The obverse reads“DER KÖNIG RIEF U. ALLE, ALLE KAMEN”— translated as“The King called, and all, all came.”
The reverse contains the long Kaiser Wilhelm II mobilization message dated22 August 1914, thanking the German railways and railway administrations for carrying out the enormous troop transport movement that brought the German army to the frontiers at the beginning of WWI. This type is catalogued as theMobilization World War 1 / Message of Emperor Aug. 22, 1914 medal, with the design showing a country map and troop relocation theme.
Historical Significance
- Original WWI-era Imperial German patriotic medal / medallion.
- Commemorates the1914 German mobilizationat the outbreak of World War I.
- Reverse text references the completed mobilization and assembly of the army at the borders.
- Specifically honors theGerman railway systemfor moving troops and military resources.
- Strong display piece for collectors ofImperial German, Kaiser Wilhelm II, WWI railway, mobilization, and patriotic medal material.
- Not a standard wearable combat decoration; this is a commemorative/patriotic medal connected to the early war mobilization effort.
Obverse Details
- Raised map-style design with troop movement / railway mobilization theme.
- Central wreath and crossed linear design.
- Text:“DER KÖNIG RIEF U. ALLE, ALLE KAMEN.”
- Date at bottom:1914
Reverse Details
- Dense raised German text quoting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s message of thanks.
- Dated:Grosses Hauptquartier, den 22. August 1914
- Signed in text:Gez. Wilhelm I.R.
- The wording praises the German railways for the enormous military transport operation during mobilization.
Condition
- Original antique condition with visible age and handling wear.
- Silver-grey / worn metal appearance with scattered dark spots and surface oxidation.
- Raised obverse details remain visible, though softened from age and wear.
- Reverse inscription remains largely readable, with expected wear to high points.
- Edge wear, small rim nicks, and surface marks present.
- No ribbon, suspension loop, or case included.
- Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
Collector Appeal
Excellent addition to a collection focused on:
- WWI Imperial German militaria
- Kaiser Wilhelm II items
- German mobilization material
- Military railway history
- Patriotic medals and medallions
- 1914 outbreak-of-war collectibles
- German Empire / Prussian historical items
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Item SpecificsConflictWW I of ManufactureGermanyRegion of OriginGermanyThemeMilitariaTypeMedal / MedallionFeatured RefinementWWI German MedalTime Period German / German EmpireMaterialMetalModified ItemNoConditionUsedSubjectGerman Mobilization / Railway Transport / Kaiser Wilhelm IIInscriptionDer König rief u. alle, alle kamenIncludedMedal only, no ribbon or case
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