PRUSSIA, COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 28TH VON GOEBEN INFANTRY REGIMENT |

1890, in bronze-gilt, obv., head of Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia right, date 1815 below, rev., Wilhelm II right, legend and date of commemoration at Cöln 23, 24 & 25 März 1890 around, with integral suspension loop, on bow-style riband for wearing, with related document

It is extremely likely that this medal was presented to the 2nd Duke during his inspection of the 28th Regiment on 1-2 August, 1890. The Colonelcy of the Regiment, a position which had previously been held by the Duke of Wellington, had been conferred on the Duke by Wilhelm II exactly a year earlier; the letter of appointment, dated 2 August 1889 at Osborne, and is included in the lot.