Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge United Republic of which is finished in a

which is finished in a glossed black on the obverse and in a matte brown on the reverse

Prior to being shipped off

with a matching black cap band

circa 1940’s period manufacture

His inability to hear commands clearly was apparent to him but he remained in the trenches and carried on

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge United Republic of which is finished in a(Kolonialabzeichen). Instituted 18 April 1922 by the Ministry for Reconstruction. (1922 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised elephant in mid stride, set within a circular ring bearing an inscription of SDSEE AFRIKA KIAUTSCHOU, joined together at the bottom by an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a vertical pinback and design number 33992, measuring 33. 82 mm (w) x 38. 90 mm (h), weighing 19. 8 grams, in