The Province of Manitoba Official Registration of Death stated that he was "Previously reported missing after air operations
hallmarked on reverse “Vinc Mayer’s Sohne”
The period of qualifying service was from September 3
maker marked with LDO code “52” for C
Prussia, Kingdom. A King Wilhelm I Marksmanship Medal By Emil Weigand United Republic of The Province of Manitoba Official(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