A South West African commemorative coin for non-combatants was issued along with a commemorative coin for wrestlers on 19 March 1907 by Emperor William II. donated. The commemorative coin was intended to recognize the outstanding achievements, valor, efforts and hardships of German troops in suppressing uprisings in South West Africa. The decisive period was from January 1904 to March 31, 1907. Members of the Protection Force who participated in the training, establishment and deployment of the South West African Armed Forces, or during this period provided exceptional and highly recognizable support to the interests of deployed troops, were eligible for commemorative coins. Crew members of ships tasked with transporting troops and military equipment to and from South West Africa were also awarded. Combat braces for non-combat were not provided. In 1908, the circle of persons eligible for admission was expanded to members of the expedition to Kalahari. The design of the commemorative coin was designed by Emperor Wilhelm II. The stamps were made by Otto Schulz, the first medalist of the Berlin main coin since 1902. The signature is very small and occurs in the cervical section of award items. Re-embossing for buckles and spare parts without stamp cutter. Medals were also struck in another material, such as white metal, silver, or non-ferrous metal, silver-plated. The originals are characterized by a transverse stroke in A, which has a V-shape. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen before 1945, vol. IV, 2001.
A round medal made of steel (polished) on top has a widening of the rim with a hole for placing a small ring, on it a ribbon ring.
Front side:
Downside:
Tape:
.
Original title: Southwest Africa Memorial Coin for Non-Fighter 1907
Reverse: South West Africa Commemorative coin for non-wrestlers 1907
Awards of World War II