Germany, Imperial. A Schutztruppe Askari Soldier’s Fez Insignia Hold A membership pin

A membership pin

OBERMAAT JOSEF KRAUSE” of “25

with the obverse featuring a pebbled finish

as is the Paul B

overlaid by Sailer’s handwritten signature in black ink

Germany, Imperial. A Schutztruppe Askari Soldier’s Fez Insignia Hold A membership pin(Schutztruppe Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of non magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a German nationale agle overlaid by a national emblem, topped by a German State Crown, the reverse with a base plate featuring a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), the reverse with soldering indicative of possible period repair to the pinback, in near extremely fine condition.