Germany, Imperial A 1904/1906 Southwest Africa Medal Hold A cross constructed of gilt

A cross constructed of gilt bronze

The scabbard measures 247 mm long

the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

an SS-Mann on January 15

most of the original bronze wash gone

Germany, Imperial A 1904/1906 Southwest Africa Medal Hold A cross constructed of gilt(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.