An Alfred Krupp fine silver centenary medal 1812-1912, 990 standard, celebrating 100 years of the Krupp dynasty, the obverse has a portrait of Alfred Krupp, and the reverse a blacksmith holding a sword, together with two books.'Krupp 1812-1912' Zum 100 jahrigen bestehen der firma Krupp und der gussstahlfabrik zu Essen-Ruhr, Herausgegeben auf den hundertsten geburtstag Alfred Krupps', with original plates, and Fried. Krupp A.-G. Germania Werft, Kiel-Gaarden, Sonderabdruck aus "Deutschlands Schiffbau", published by R. Boll, Buchdruckerei, Berlin. Alfred Krupp (1812-1887) was known as the cannon king. His family became the greatest producer of weapons and ammunition the world had ever known. The centenary medal was presented to Krupp's leading customers, military and political leaders. The ribbon features the colours of the city of Essen.