Antique German wall plaque featuring a high-relief portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898), the “Iron Chancellor.”
Signed: J. Dürrich, 93. Cassel (likely indicating the year 1893 and the city of Kassel, Germany).
Additional foundry/production mark: M. W. Slg.
Inscription above portrait: “Wir Deutschen fürchten Gott, aber sonst nichts in der Welt!” (“We Germans fear God, but nothing else in the world!”) — one of Bismarck’s famous quotes.
Material: cast metal (likely zinc alloy or pewter with silvered finish).
Size (including frame): approx. 20 × 25 cm.
Period: Late 19th century (Wilhelmine era).
Condition: Original antique patina with age-related oxidation and spots. Frame in good condition. No visible cracks or repairs. Presents well as a historical collectible.
This is a genuine period commemorative piece, ideal for collectors of German history, militaria, or antique portrait plaques.