Hand Carved Wooden Eagle for German Emperor Kaiser Frederick III-This is an incredible wooden eagle that we were told is the tip of a Schellenbaum used for Kaiser Frederick III. If you look at the eagle’s chest, you can see his monogram on the breast of the eagle. This eagle measures 26 inches (66cm) at his wingspan, and 14 inches (35.56cm) height. He has great details. This eagle has a fierce looking face and is holding a green wreath in his mouth. He really is spectacular. This bird is missing his claws, so please be aware that there are marks on the front of his legs where his feet were. Otherwise, this is just a gorgeous display item. Speaking of display, we have put this into a small metal stand, which we will include for you to use (or not) should you choose to do so.
Frederick was German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days between March and his death in June 1888, during the Year of the Three Emperors. Known informally as "Fritz", he was the only son of Emperor Wilhelm I and was raised in his family's tradition of military service. Following the unification of Germany in 1871 his father, then King of Prussia, became German Emperor. Upon Wilhelm's death at the age of ninety on March 9th, 1888, the thrones passed to Frederick, who had been German Crown Prince for seventeen years and Crown Prince of Prussia for twenty-seven years. Frederick was suffering from cancer of the larynx when he died at the age of 56, in 1888 following unsuccessful medical treatments for his condition.