Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Auction John and Fred

John and Fred

that had been shipped over the Atlantic

he embarked for overseas service with No

the son of William Henry Woodruff (1814-1897)

Germany, Empire. A Colonial Expedition Honour Badge Auction John and FredConstructed 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.