Germany, Imperial. A Southwest Africa Campaign Medal 1904-06, with Gross- Namaland Clasp Auction Archive He was also honoured by

He was also honoured by his hometown for receiving the DFC

94 mm x 119 mm

during a case of mistaken identity after entering crossfire between American and German forces

He returned to the United States on March 30th

mounted to sterling silver base

Germany, Imperial. A Southwest Africa Campaign Medal 1904-06, with Gross- Namaland Clasp Auction Archive He was also honoured byInstituted March 19, 1907. For Combatants. In bronze, the medal depicts a helmeted bust of Germania surrounded by the inscription SUEDWEST AFRIKA 1904 06, the reverse presents the crowned imperial cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II with crossed swords below and the surrounding inscription DEN SIEGREICHEN STREITERN, measures 32. 6mm (d), worn on original ribbon with GROSS NAMALAND clasp, light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: The South Africa Campaign