German, Imperial. A Colonial Award By J.c. Gante Auction an early issue weighing 16

an early issue weighing 16

when he was forced to forfeit fourteen days' pay "for drunkenness" while in Le Havre on the 22nd

The decoration is typically awarded to senior flag officers

Driver’s Proficiency badge

extremely fine condition and rare

German, Imperial. A Colonial Award By J.c. Gante Auction an early issue weighing 16(Medaille). A Maltese cross, the obverse presents a central enamelled medallion bearing a golden lion and palm tree, the reverse plain, maker mark J. C. GANTE BERLIN, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon tied in a bow with a horizontal pinback, decorated with a German Imperial pendant, the cross measures 38 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), and in good condition.