Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Buy Now 5 - In zinc alloy

5 - In zinc alloy

signed by the Minister of War in black ink to the right of the coat-of-arms

very rare combination of awards

1st Class (silvered tombac

Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Buy Now 5 - In zinc alloyConstructed of silvered zinc; the obverse depicting an elephant int he center, circumscribed Sdsee, Afrika, Kiautschou, decorated by a bow at the twelve oclock position and oak leaves at the six oclock position; marked Ges. Gesch. with the patent number Nr. 33992 on the reverse; with a vertical pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 33. 68 mm (w) x 39. 15 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams; in overall very fine condition.