Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Military Pigeon Service Auction overlaid by a ribbon bearing

overlaid by a ribbon bearing a gilt inscription of “EHRENZEICHEN FÜR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE 3

Austria on May 30

1944 and awarded for distinguished services in support of the war effort

the obverse with a blue machine-embroidered insignia

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief

Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Military Pigeon Service Auction overlaid by a ribbon bearing(Medaille fr Verdienste um das Marine Brieftaubenwesen). Constructed of bronze, 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 MILITAIR BRIEFTAUBENWESEN (FOR SERVICE TO MILITARY MESSENGER PIGEONS), designer marked on obverse E. Weigand F., measuring 41 mm in diameter, measuring 33. 5