Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Archive He served with the Gordon

He served with the Gordon Highlanders for sixteen years

reverse maker marked "I

which due to the background appears black

where he awaited a reassignment

Michel Charm (bronze)

Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Archive He served with the GordonConstructed 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.