Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Badge, Numbered Auction Footnote: The Battalion was raised

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Woodstock

the Battalion

light contact and gilt wear on the raised portions

with some signs of ageing and slight soiling from storage

Naming is officially impressed on the First World War trio and on the EM

Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Badge, Numbered Auction Footnote: The Battalion was raised(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.