Germany, Imperial. A Military Messenger Pigeon Distinguished Breeding Medal, With Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The upper third of the

The upper third of the shaft has two integral bands retaining loops for the accommodation of a hanger

3 cm (w) x 28 cm (h)

suspended from a hanger with dual push pins

Fine early quality

Germany, Imperial. A Military Messenger Pigeon Distinguished Breeding Medal, With Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The upper third of the(Brieftauben Wesen Medaille mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the oberse bearing a raised messenger pigeon perched on top of a pillar, set against a rural landscape with a rising sun, the reverse bearing an engraved and wreathed inscription of DEM VIERFACHEN SIEGER 1930 (TO THE FOURFOLD WINNER 1930), unmarked, measuring 40 mm diameter, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux dark