Original Item. Only One Available. Frederick III (Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl; 18 October 1831 – 15 June 1888), or Friedrich III, 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 9 March 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, following unsuccessful medical treatments for his condition.

This is an outstanding bronze or steel bust of Frederick III, German Emperor The bust measures 6 ⅜” tall, 5” wide, and 8” long. Frederick’s iconic beard is well-retained, and he wears the 1870 Iron Cross along with the Pour le Mérite. The underside of the bust is embossed 1563, likely the model number. There is some damage as shown, with a bit of metal missing from the right side of his chest and some cracks in other places.

A great bust, ready for display.