Christopher Eimer
Coins & Medals Bought and Sold est. 1971
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Medals
Reference:5810 Queen Amelia, Expedition to Mozambique, 1895
Bust of Queen Amelia facing, her head to left in full profile./
Four-line inscription in closed wreath: EXPEDICAO A MOZAMBIQUE A 1894-1895.
By V.A.
Gilt-silver. 33 mm.
Condition: Extremely Fine
Notes:
The medallist responsible for this rare medal, which is 'V.A'., below the bust, in not known.
The German colonization of Mozambique and Togo was principally under Lieutenants Gruner and von Carnap-Quarnheimb.