Imperial German Eagle

[mjw]

Can any Forum member identify this Imperial German badge for me?

Kind regards, Malcolm.

[stuka f]

I think it as to do with colonial troops, but not sure where thise one was worn.
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[mjw]

Hello Stuka f,

Thank you for this. Kind regards, Malcolm.

[stuka f]

My pleasure.
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[oradour]

Malcom, Kris is correct...Colonial truppen badge for wearing on the hats/fez of native troops in Africa, see attached link showing the very same badge, nice find !....German Colonial Uniforms
I show the type of troops who wore this badge, the fabled "Askari" on a patriotic postcard I own (you can see the badge on the fez !).
Prost ! Steve.

[mjw]

Steve,

Thank you for the confirmation and for posting the great illustration!
Kind regards, Malcolm.

[stuka f]

Thanks Steve,
Found thise page concerning Askari's.
German Colonial Uniforms - German East African Schutztruppe Askaris 1896-1914
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[stuka f]

Askari (meaning, guard-warrior)was also called the eastern Belgian Congo soldier;
Untitled Document

[oradour]

Malcolm, on the link given, look on the page marked "Insignia and Miscellaneous Uniform items" you will see the badge there.....
Prost ! Steve.

[mjw]

Kris and Steve:

Many thanks for all the help.

Kind regards, Malcolm.