Germany, Imperial. A First Place Spear Throwing Award, C. 1915 Newly Listed Instituted 1873

Instituted 1873

and after his death

"SAN" above

Accompanied by its black painted metal scabbard

enlisted and was in the same battalion as his two sons

Germany, Imperial. A First Place Spear Throwing Award, C. 1915 Newly Listed Instituted 1873A circular badge constructed of non magnetic metal alloy, the obverse bears a 1914 iron cross paty with a crown at the 12 oclock arm, a central W cipher and the date 1914 on the 6 oclock arm, the reverse is inscribed with I Preis Speerwerfen 27. 6. 15 Bez Hann (First Prize Spear Throwing), encompassed by an open ended wreath, measuring 33. 50 mm (w) x 36. 81 mm (h), with a black ribbon, very fine.