Bronze Relief Plaque of Kaiser Wilhelm II – Berlin Foundry Marked

This is a heavy bronze relief portrait plaque depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859–1941), the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, who reigned from 1888 until his abdication in November 1918 at the end of World War I. The plaque shows the Kaiser in left profile, wearing his characteristic swept-back hairstyle and upturned moustache, executed with crisp detail and a textured background to enhance contrast.

The reverse bears a Berlin foundry stamp (Akt-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck Berlin), one of Germany’s premier art foundries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for its high-quality bronze castings. It is also stamped with the number 2115, indicating production series or cataloguing within the foundry’s workshop.

The plaque measures 5.5 x 7.5 inches and weighs 1.3 lbs, with its original integrated bronze stand intact. Its compact yet substantial form suggests it was intended as a desk or cabinet display piece, likely produced during Wilhelm II’s reign as a patriotic or commemorative object.

Condition is excellent, with a deep bronze patina, minor handling wear, and strong definition throughout the portrait and hair detail. The foundry mark and numbering remain sharp.

Such plaques were commonly presented as commemorative gifts to officers, dignitaries, or loyal supporters of the Kaiserreich, embodying both Imperial prestige and German military tradition on the eve of the First World War.