This guide will cover only the TOGO 1902 clasp which was worn on the German Kolonialdenkmünze. The Imperial German Colonial Medal (Kolonialdenkmünze) was established by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 13 June 1912 with revisions on 17 February 1914.  The medal with clasps was awarded retroactively.  If you are interested in details of these events, some internet sites provide further information (the absolute best specialist sources are in German) but specialized history books are the best English language source.  Be aware that spelling differences are common.  An excellent reference is:  Schanz, Moritz West-Afrika (Berlin, 1903).  

The clasp TOGO 1902 was awarded mainly to Togo Police Troops (most of whom were stationed in the Bassari area) for the 2 March to 3 April 1902 Punitive Expedition against the Tamberma (of the Ga people) and the Lamba (of the Garenganze people, sometimes spelled Lambe) in hilly north-north-east Togo, near the Ghana border, who were refusing to be dominated by the German colonial rule.  There was one action near Bumotjiwe which resulted in some casualities to the natives.  Unfortunately, another Punitive Expedition was launced almost 8 months later since the natives continued refusing to submit.  This clasp was awarded only to African Imperial German Colonial Police Troops (mainly Hausas and a few Fanti) but there appears to be a number of Europeans and Africans who were attached.  Less than 500 Togo Police Troops were authorized this clasp and possibly half  received the TOGO 1902 clasp in 1912 (along with any other clasp entitlements). 

As of 1 March 2007, this bronze clasp is only known in one officially issued type:  same width as the ribbon, wide lettering, flat back, pebbled background, a wide space between TOGO and 1902,  and with soldered sharp flat prong backs.   This is not to say that another type wasn't officially issued as well but that only this one type has been verified. 

• In 1993, a clasp was sold in Germany for €164
• In Sep. 2005, a clasp was offered in Germany for €250

Copies and forgeries are known.  Most copies (typically cast) were made for collectors or re-enactors who required an example.  Please review my copy medal guide http://reviews.ebay.com/Worldwide-Military-Medals-Copy-Medal_W0QQugidZ10000000001875117 and forgery medal guide http://reviews.ebay.com/Worldwide-Military-Medals-Forgery-Medals_W0QQugidZ10000000001875079 for a more detailed explanation.  My best advice is:  Buy only from a reputable dealer who specializes in Imperial German medals and who will offer you a 100% guarantee for this clasp.  Please visit http://reviews.ebay.com/Imperial-German-Colonial-Medal-TOGO_W0QQugidZ10000000002921216 or http://reviews.ebay.com/Imperial-German-Medal-Guides-Index_W0QQugidZ10000000002386112, my blog (http://blogs.ebay.com/tsa-li) and/or guides for further information.  Thank you for your visit!