Prussia, State. A Merit Medal For Merit In Wartime Homing Pigeon Training Buy Now Benjamin E

Benjamin E

maker marked “Walgo Kierspe - RZM M9/20” on the reverse

He was promoted to Corporal in May 1909 and re-engaged for additional service on February 18

Armenian on the trip to South Africa

Prussia, State. A Merit Medal For Merit In Wartime Homing Pigeon Training Buy Now Benjamin E(Verdienstmedaille um das Militair Brieftaubenwesen). A round silver medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Wilhelm, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting a homing pigeon in flight; circumscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MILITAIR BRIEFTAUBENWESEN (German For Merit in Wartime Homing Pigeon Training); measuring 41. 12 mm in diameter; weighing 32. 3 grams; in overall very fine condition.