Spain, Kingdom. An Order For Military Merit, Star With Case, C.1880 Buy Now bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription

bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “DEUTSCHLAND” in Fraktur script

with pin on back

Footnote: George Carman Atkins was born on April 13

In a medical examination conducted two days later

May 1915: assigned to the German Carrier Pidgeon Battalion

Spain, Kingdom. An Order For Military Merit, Star With Case, C.1880 Buy Now bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscriptionA finely made and detailed order in Gold with red, white and navy blue enamelled insignia, mounted to silver cross base, unmarked, 57. 2 mm x 57. 5 mm, chipping evident in the red and navy blue enamels, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, soiled on the inside lid, recessed navy blue velvet medal bed, scuffed exterior, case fine.