Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge, Aluminum Version certificate_of_authenticity that vital but rarely-recognised contribution

that vital but rarely-recognised contribution to warfare

measuring 200 mm (w) x 275 mm (h)

Arsenault - 1939-1945 Star

scattered gilt wear and contact marks evident on the obverse

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge, Aluminum Version certificate_of_authenticity that vital but rarely-recognised contribution(Kolonialabzeichen). Instituted 18 April 1922. (1922 1939 issue). Constructed of aluminum, 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. 79 mm (w) x 39. 00 mm (h), weighing 10. 6 grams, a scarce aluminum version in extremely fine