Germany, Imperial. A First Place Spear Throwing Award, C. 1915 Auction NZ Rifle Brigade

NZ Rifle Brigade

Newfoundland was still a separate British colony which did not enter Canadian Confederation until 1949

Established Since 1840

in turn bearing a TeNo insignia

now officially reported wounded & Prisoner of War at Paderborn’

Germany, Imperial. A First Place Spear Throwing Award, C. 1915 Auction NZ Rifle BrigadeA 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.