Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Naval Pigeon Service certificate_of_authenticity for action with the 1st

for action with the 1st U

58 mm (w) x 81

with both catches intact

centre appliqu

asked to return to the Sea of Japan

Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Naval Pigeon Service certificate_of_authenticity for action with the 1st(Medaille fr Verdienste um das Marine Brieftaubenwesen). Constructed of silver, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a depiction of a pigeon flying over a seascape circumscribed by inscription FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MARINE BRIEFTAUBENWESEN (FOR SERVICE TO NAVAL MESSENGER PIGEONS), designer marked on obverse E. Weigand F., measuring 41. 15 mm in diameter, weighing 32. 1 grams,