{"product_id":"deutsche-kolonien-kolonialabzeichen-orden-elefantenorden-1922-gemarkt","title":"German Colonial Badge \"Elephant Order\" 1922 - Ministry of Reconstruction - Original, marked","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerman Colonial Badge \"Elephant Order\" 1922 – Ministry of Reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle number: 31.017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Colonial Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e (popularly known as the \"Elephant Order\") – instituted in 1922 by the \u003cstrong\u003eMinistry of Reconstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Weimar Republic. Marked. From old dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colonial Badge \/ Commemorative Badge (Original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Colonial Badge – \"Elephant Order\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Reconstruction of the Weimar Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded to:\u003c\/strong\u003e All who served in the German colonies during World War I or in the interest of the colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original – marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition for its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e From old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the German Colonial Badge and the \"Elephant Order\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Colonial Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e – affectionately called the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Elephant Order\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by collectors, as it bears an elephant as its central motif – was instituted in 1922 by the \u003cstrong\u003eMinistry of Reconstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Weimar Republic. It honored all German soldiers, officials, and civilians who had served in the German colonies (German East Africa, Cameroon, Togo, German Southwest Africa, German New Guinea, Kiautschou) or in the interest of the colonies during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War I\u003c\/strong\u003e – including the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSchutztruppen\u003c\/strong\u003e under General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck in German East Africa. The Colonial Badge is one of the most well-known and sought-after German colonial awards – an absolute highlight for collectors of German colonial history, pre-1933 militaria, and the Weimar Republic. Original marked examples are rare on the collector's market. Also available: Kaiser Wilhelm Order German Colonies (Art. No. 32.925) and other pre-1933 orders in our assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBulk ordering pays off: Combine several items and save on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53430986178889,"sku":"31017","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/31.017a.jpg?v=1764575483","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/deutsche-kolonien-kolonialabzeichen-orden-elefantenorden-1922-gemarkt","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}