Kaiser Wilhelm I Plaque 1797-1897

[Avitas]

Hello all,

I recently picked up this very large wall plaque commemorating the 100th Birthday (If he would have lived that long) of Kaiser Wilhelm I. It has the inscription which translates loosely to "I exist only in the time I was chosen" or something close to that (if someone can provide a more accurate translation please do.) It is approximately 18" by 12" in size and the wood has been split from age. It has some excellent metal work on the plaque with a huge centerpiece. My main question is where would this have been used? Is it a private piece or perhaps some sort of wall plaque that would hang in a government or municipal office of some kind? Also, are these very common, I have seen medals commemorating this date but no other plaque like this one in my searches. Any and all comments and info are great!

Pat

[Avitas]

Here is another pic of the details...

Pat

[Naxos]

Nice plaque, probably from a Gasthaus (pub) or Army Garrison.

"Ich habe keine Zeit m?de zu sein"

translation: I have no time to be tired

Hardy

Edited March 27, 2009 by Naxos

[Avitas]

Thanks Naxos, I was way off! Guess I have a lot of work to do on my translations...Any comments on the plaque?

Cheers,

Pat