Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Naval Pigeon Service certificate_of_authenticity making this a signature M18

making this a signature M18 helmet

Grave Reference: 50

asked to return to the Sea of Japan

Russian type 1831

58 mm (w) x 81

Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Naval Pigeon Service certificate_of_authenticity making this a signature M18(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,