Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Commemorative Medal Hold no distinguishing button was issued

no distinguishing button was issued to those persons rejected for failing to meet the standards

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the only available air route to China was via the Hump route

In the Crimea War he served from 30 June 1855

15mm including crown suspension)

Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Commemorative Medal Hold no distinguishing button was issued(Kolonial Denkmnze). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised rightward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II, flanked by a monogram, the reverse bearing an inscription of DER TAPFEREN STREITERN FR DEUTSCHLANDS EHRE (TO THE BRAVE WARRIORS FOR GERMANYS HONOUR), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath and topped by a German State Crown, unmarked, measuring 32. 22 mm (w) x 37. 05 mm (h),