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

measuring 69

arms and flukes forming the lower border

1918 BOSTON DEPOT" with an ink stamping along the bottom of the label that has faded over the years

and the ball is rounded

silver gilt with silvered insignias and red enamels

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.