Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Badge, Numbered Auction measuring 69

measuring 69

topped by a royal Hessian crown

one man should jump off the floating debris and head towards shore

The recipient is Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Müller from Cottbus (eastern Germany) of the 1st Squadron of Reconnaissance Group 212

and the ball is rounded

Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Badge, Numbered Auction measuring 69(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.