Germany, Imperial. A Southwest Africa Medal, With Three Clasps Auction In the base of the

In the base of the box a further handwritten note enclosing a geranium leaf

With small ammo pouch

Grace Umberger

33 mm x 52 mm

Germany, Imperial. A Southwest Africa Medal, With Three Clasps Auction In the base of the(Gedenkmedaille fr Sdwest Afrika). A circular silver medal, the obverse centre portrays a mythical god of war surrounded by the inscription SUEDWEST AFRIKA 1904 06, the reverse centre shows the royal cipher of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with a laurel branch underneath, surrounded by the words VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION (MERIT FOR THE EXPEDITION), measuring 32. 57 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, with clasps labelled