Germany, Imperial. A Medal Of Merit For Service To Military Pigeons, With Case, By Emil Weigand Auction In silvered iron (magnetic)

In silvered iron (magnetic)

measuring 181 mm x 89 mm

twisted and rolled gilt aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the shape of a triple winged oak wreath with a tri-colour cockade

Stephen Burrows of Belleville

housing the original crescent hanger in blue/black Moroccan leather with an aluminum box clip at the top

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Of Merit For Service To Military Pigeons, With Case, By Emil Weigand Auction In silvered iron (magnetic)(Bronzene Medaille fr Verdienste um das Militr Brieftaubenwesen mit Etui). Constructed of bronze, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Wilhelm II circumscribed by name and title, the revere with a central pigeon flying over a fortified landscape, above crossed feathers, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MILITAIR BRIEFTAUBENWESEN (FOR MERIT IN MILITARY PIGEONRY), maker marked on the obverse E. WEIGAND F., measuring 41.