Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Newly Listed 34 mm x 46

34 mm x 46

exhibiting wear on the front between the middle and lower bands

the reverse maker marked with “BeVo Wuppertal” machine embroidered in white lettering

although it is missing its loop on the left end

the Canadians and the Indians retained their high morale

Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Newly Listed 34 mm x 46(Kolonialauszeichnung). A star constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting a lion infront of a palm, circumscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN (German For merit for the colonies) the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords; the reverse inscribed In memoriam, marked Ges. Gesch. as well as numbered Nr. 34162; the vertical pinback professionally removed, with two loops for suspension added; measuring 47. 36 mm (w)