(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for African colonial service, featuring two decorations, including:
1. A German South West Africa Medal, constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of German, circumscribed by an inscription of “SUEDWEST-AFRIKA 1904-06”, the reverse bearing a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by an inscription “VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION” (“SERVICE TO THE EXPEDITION”), unmarked, measuring 32.70 mm in diameter, weighing 17.6 grams, demonstrating minor surface oxidation, in better than very fine condition.
2. A Prussian Long Service Decoration, I Class for 15 Years, constructed of copper, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, the reverse bearing a central raised number “15” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 35.88 mm (w) x 39.38 mm (h), weighing 14.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.
Both suspended from a 75 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.