Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge certificate_of_authenticity effective September 15

effective September 15

white and black ribbons with faux tassels at the bottom

in heavy silvered feinzink

to simulate taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Colonial Badge certificate_of_authenticity effective September 15(Kolonialabzeichen). Instituted 18 April 1922 by the Ministry for Reconstruction. (1922 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised elephant in mid stride, set within a circular ring bearing an inscription of SDSEE AFRIKA KIAUTSCHOU, joined together at the bottom by an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a vertical pinback and design number 33992, measuring 33. 82 mm (w) x 38. 90 mm (h), weighing 19. 8 grams, in