Germany, Imperial. A Southwest Africa Medal, With Three Clasps Auction India beginning on August 13

India beginning on August 13

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

With small ammo pouch

5 rosette with button hole attachment

33 mm x 52 mm

Germany, Imperial. A Southwest Africa Medal, With Three Clasps Auction India beginning on August 13(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