The colonial distinction, the so-called "order of the lion," 1st class

Heavy metal, stamping. Great collectors condition. The sign is in the shape of octagonal star, which is placed under the Central round medallion bordered by a broad ring with the inscription "For merits in the colonies" ( "Für Verdienste um die Kolonien"). The center medallion depicts a reclining lion with a snarling turned to the left (for the viewer) head on the background of palm trees. At the bottom of the sign located composition, overlying three lower rays of the star: the traditional headdress of the colonial forces a wide – brimmed hat, the so-called "zuidvelde" (Südwester), superimposed on two crossed sword with the blade upwards and two oak branches. In the reverse of the Colonial insignia is an inscription in two rows "In memory" ( "In memoriam"), and in the lower part of the semicircle in capital letters, the number of the patent for the production of the sign: "Ges.Gesch. Nr.34162". The guarantee of authenticity.