Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Naval Pigeon Service United Republic of 74 mm (w) x 72

74 mm (w) x 72

While the attack was in progress

this dagger features a exceptionally preserved un-sharpened 255 mm nickel-plated magnetic steel blade

It was first built to house British and French prisoners of the First War

with RZM tag on the inside

Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Naval Pigeon Service United Republic of 74 mm (w) x 72(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,