KLG Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I recently inherited some family medals. This badge was among them. I had been trying to identify it for some time. I think I've finally figured it out - sort of! It appears to be the coat of arms of the German Empire, 1888–1918. I'm wondering if it's a part of a uniform such as a hat badge or just a pin. I'm a bit bewildered how it came to be in possession of my English/Irish family . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolewts58 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 If it's real, I believe it is a hat badge for the Askari colonial troops in Africa. Here's an Askari fez from the Imperial War Museum with the same badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Hi, looks like a nice piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLG Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 I believe it to be real. It had been in my father's possession since he inherited it. He past several years ago and didn't know its history either. My 2nd great uncle as in the 5th Dragoon Guards and served in the Egyptian Campaign (1882). Do you think this piece dates back that far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 11 hours ago, KLG said: I believe it to be real. It had been in my father's possession since he inherited it. He past several years ago and didn't know its history either. My 2nd great uncle as in the 5th Dragoon Guards and served in the Egyptian Campaign (1882). Do you think this piece dates back that far? Hello , I dont think so , It was not before 1884 that Carl Peters begun his explorations of east Africa ,in 1888 a reichskomissar was send with a mercenary force to East Africa and in 1891 was created the Schutztruppe. whose askaris weared the eagle on the fez . but if your great uncle remained in Egypt after 1882 or returned or went to British East Africa after 1891 or to zanzibar may be a connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLG Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 I don't know how long he served, but I do know he died in 1891 (aged 35, typhoid fever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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