Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Commemorative Medal Hold Army of the Air Observer

Army of the Air Observer Badge (two-piece construction

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

original military ribbon with hook and eye

In the Crimea War he served from 30 June 1855

Germany, Imperial. A Colonial Commemorative Medal Hold Army of the Air Observer(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),