Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge GTRexclude measuring 30 mm (w) x

measuring 30 mm (w) x 46 mm (h)

the reverse presents handwriting in black ink stating Bandmaster A

that Carl (Thomson) fell

on a double loop for suspension from a period original ribbon

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge GTRexclude measuring 30 mm (w) x(Kolonialabzeichen). Instituted 18 April 1922. (1922 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse bearing a raised and finely detailed elephant circumscribed by an inscription of SDSEE, AFRIKA, KIAUTSCHOU, above an oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a patent number of 33992, measuring 33. 93 mm (w) x 38. 98 mm (h), weighing 20. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.