Hans Ludwig Raimund von Koester
German Fleet Admiral
✶ 29 April 1844 in Schwerin, Mecklenburg
✟ 21 February 1928 in Kiel, Holstein
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 4 August 1905
motto
Durch zucht zur frucht (Through discipline to fruit)
shield
Painted 1916 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1928 by the same artist.
other awards
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1894
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword with collar 1897
Biography
Inspector General of the Navy 1899
Head of the active fleet 1903
Fleet Admiral 1905
Received the order at Wilhelm II’s naval visit to Gävle.
Placement
Not on display.