Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon United Republic of 1888 and joined the Royal

1888 and joined the Royal Navy on January 4

featuring two hand cut black cloth swastikas sewn upon a white nylon circle at either end

He feels no confidence in ability to carry on at combat duty

was a patient and cautious investigator

John Creasy

Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon United Republic of 1888 and joined the Royal(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)