Presentation Pin from Emperor Wilhelm II – Rare Jewel by Court Jeweller Werner, Berlin

This exceptional presentation pin from Emperor Wilhelm II originates from a time when the Berlin Court still existed and Imperial ceremonial culture was at its height. It was crafted by the court jeweller Louis Werner, whose workshop and showroom were located on Friedrichstraße in Berlin. The piece features fine craftsmanship, the characteristic Imperial design language, and a central emblem: a large, deep‑blue enamel “W” for Wilhelm II, framed by a golden laurel wreath and topped with a finely detailed Imperial Crown. The pin is a classic example of high‑quality court insignia and honor pins of the late German Empire.

Particularly noteworthy is its provenance. According to the handwritten note, the pin was gifted in 1941 in exile in Doorn, at a time when Wilhelm II had already lived in the Netherlands for decades. The text describes a personal encounter “after a dinner” in the smoking room, during which the former Emperor presented the pin with the words: “You should not think that kings are unthinkable.” Empress Hermine then opened the case and pinned the gift onto the recipient herself. The note concludes with the remark that they were in Doorn due to “restoration work” — a rare and intimate detail from the Emperor’s exile period.

This piece therefore connects Imperial court culture with the late life of Wilhelm II, making it both a historical memento and a highly desirable collectible of the German Empire. The combination of the enamel monogram, golden wreath, Imperial Crown, and the documented gifting in exile makes this pin a unique artifact of German history.

The pin is preserved in its original case of reddish‑brown leather, embossed with a gold Imperial Crown on the lid. The case is presented in a high‑gloss piano‑lacquer display box.