A 1915 Berlin Canary Breeder And Bird Protection Association Merit Medal Auction Archive with original creases from presentation

with original creases from presentation

oxidation spots on the KTC

on thick Luftwaffe grey wool backing

The starboard fire main was fractured

A 1915 Berlin Canary Breeder And Bird Protection Association Merit Medal Auction Archive with original creases from presentationSilver, obverse engraver marked "OERTEL BERLIN", illustrating a canary with the inscription "DEM VERDIENSTE" above, reverse with the date "1915" engraved inside an open ended wreath, surrounded by the inscription "KANARIENZCHTER U. VOGELSCHUTZ VERBAND E. V. SITZ BERLIN", 39. 7 mm, spot on the obverse, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, scuffed, case fine.