Germany, Imperial. A Medal Of Merit For Service To Military Pigeons By Emil Weigan Auction 65 mm (w) x 43

65 mm (w) x 43

California on December 17

reverse inscribed "REGGIMENTI FANTERIA 85 86 ARTIGLIERIA 42 / BATTAGLIONI MTR

with an oversized hooked beak detailed in black enamel

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Of Merit For Service To Military Pigeons By Emil Weigan Auction 65 mm (w) x 43(Bronzene Medaille fr Verdienste um das Militr Brieftaubenwesen). 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. 16 mm in