Germany, Imperial A 1904/1906 Southwest Africa Medal Hold 63 mm (w) x 96

63 mm (w) x 96

most of the original bronze wash gone

the obverse a Maltese shaped cross with a central gilt-edged black enamel medallion inscribed in gilt with “Verdun

band constructed of dark navy wool with silver green embroidered seven-flame grenade and black leather chin strap on front half attached on sides by silvered buttons

marked "4"

Germany, Imperial A 1904/1906 Southwest Africa Medal Hold 63 mm (w) x 96(Gedenkmedaille fr Sdwest Afrika). A gilded bronze medal, the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Germania wearing a winged helmet, circumscribed SDWEST AFRIKA and 1904 06, the reverse with the royal monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II, circumscribed DEN SIEGREICHEN STREITERN (THE VICTORIOUS COMBATANTS), measuring 32. 64 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.