Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Badge, Numbered Auction ) a slightly later issue

) a slightly later issue

light contact and gilt wear on the raised portions

39 General Hospital at Le Havre and discharged to overseas reinforcements at Le Havre on February 26th

Obst “Loerzer”

Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Badge, Numbered Auction ) a slightly later issue(Kolonialabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a central elephant, above oak leaf branches and topped by an inscription of SDSEE AFRIKA KIAUTSCHOU, the reverse with a vertical pinback, marked with issue number 33992, measuring 34. 15 mm (w) x 38. 69 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Colonial Badge was awarded to all personnel who participated in the war effort in Germanys overseas territories.