Prussia, Kingdom. A King Wilhelm I Marksmanship Medal By Emil Weigand United Republic of maker marked with LDO code

maker marked with LDO code “52” for C

obverse illustrating a civilian on the left

hallmarked on reverse “Vinc Mayer’s Sohne”

The period of qualifying service was from September 3

" Despite the Union grip on Weldon Railroad

Prussia, Kingdom. A King Wilhelm I Marksmanship Medal By Emil Weigand United Republic of maker marked with LDO code(Schtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of King Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM BESTEN SCHTZEN (TO THE BEST MARKSMEN), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse marked E. WEIGAND FEC., for Emil Weigand, Berlin, measuring 40. 18 mm in diameter, weighing 36. 8 grams, denting evident around the edges, in overall very fine