Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Archive natural tarnish

natural tarnish

via "auctions" in which he was the sole bidder

with the exception of six years

By the Grace of God

Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Archive natural tarnish(Kolonialauszeichnung). A star constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting a lion infront of a palm, circumscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN (German For merit for the colonies) the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords; the reverse inscribed In memoriam, marked Ges. Gesch. as well as numbered Nr. 34162; the vertical pinback professionally removed, with two loops for suspension added; measuring 47. 36 mm (w)