Emperor’s Standard, Germany, 1871-1888 When the German Empire was founded in 1971, the Kin
Emperor’s Standard, Germany, 1871-1888 When the German Empire was founded in 1971, the King of Prussia was proclaimed as German Emperor, and not as Emperor of Germany as he desired. Reason was the fear of resentment of the other German kings. Emperor of Germany was considered to be a title above the others, while German Emperor was seen as primus inter pares. The royal standard was based on that of the King of Prussia. It shows an Iron Cross, the crown of the empire, a large Imperial Eagle with a chestshield showing the Prussian Eagle. The text, Gott mit uns (god with us) was the German motto. 1870 was the year the Franco-Prussian War, which led to the formation of the empire, started. The colours are the colours of the Holy Roman Empire, not those of the national flag. -- source link
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