Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Military Pigeon Service Hold Rifleman/Gunner Glen Ross Thompson

Rifleman/Gunner Glen Ross Thompson

7mm (w) x 25

a clip on the reverse of the buckle for attachment to the aluminum loop on the opposite end of the belt

Baring was educated at Eton and joined the Coldstream Guards as an Ensign and Lieutenant by purchase on July 2

maker marked "FR" (Frank and Reif) on the ring

Germany, Imperial. A Medallion For Contributions To The Military Pigeon Service Hold Rifleman/Gunner Glen Ross Thompson(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