Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Auction case undoubtedly matches offered 2nd

case undoubtedly matches offered 2nd Class star

along with a CD containing twenty-two pages of paperwork on Gardner

finely cut dies for various components of the medal

that had been shipped over the Atlantic

measuring 61 mm x 48 mm

Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Auction case undoubtedly matches offered 2ndConstructed 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.