Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Commemorative Medal Auction The obverse consists of an

The obverse consists of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath

Pickelhaube in polished black leather

Fowles reverted to the rank of Private at his own request upon being transferred to the 2nd Infantry Battalion for overseas service in the French theatre

consisting of Latin Crosses with obverse blue and white enameled arms

Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Commemorative Medal Auction The obverse consists of an(Kolonial Denkmnze). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised rightward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II, flanked by a monogram, the reverse bearing an inscription of DER TAPFEREN STREITERN FR DEUTSCHLANDS EHRE (TO THE BRAVE WARRIORS FOR GERMANYS HONOUR), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath and topped by a German State Crown, unmarked, measuring 32. 22 mm (w) x 37. 05 mm (h),