Germany, Imperial A 1904/1906 Southwest Africa Medal Hold an SS-Mann on January 15

an SS-Mann on January 15

The scabbard measures 247 mm long

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

Although unmarked

most of the original bronze wash gone

Germany, Imperial A 1904/1906 Southwest Africa Medal Hold an SS-Mann on January 15(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.