Germany, Imperial. A Schutztruppe Askari Soldier’s Fez Insignia
(Schutztruppe Mützenabzeichen). 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.

