metal thread
the reverse centre presents a raised XXV (25 in Roman Numerals)
circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MILITAIR-BRIEFTAUBENWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN MILITARY PIGEONRY”)
A worn example with visible wear to the head band
marked on reverse with “1” for maker Deschler & Sohn
Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dannebrog, Commander I Degree Star Newly Listed metal thread(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671. In silver, with the monogram bearing a crowned "W" (King Valdemar Sejr), the letters "GUD OG KON GEN" (Gud og Kongen = God and the King), along with the beaded border on the cross in Gold, maker marked "A. M." (Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark) on the reverse, measuring 53 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the