Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Auction from 1806 until 1922

from 1806 until 1922

that had been shipped over the Atlantic

the son of William Henry Woodruff (1814-1897)

44mm x 63mm

finely cut dies for various components of the medal

Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Auction from 1806 until 1922Constructed 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.