Although the papers state that he was on his way to Berlin
Grand Army of the Republic 20th National Encampment at San Francisco
No regimental headquarters was established at this time
It might have been a Fliegerabteilung (Pilot Detachment)
mentioned in despatches for his conspicuous and gallant conduct in an action against Chinese pirates
Saxe-Weimar, Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, With Clasp Buy Now Although the papers state that(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Silber Dem Verdienste 1914 mit Schwerterspange). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with crossed swords clasp, the obverse with a raised leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst circumscribed by title, the reverse with inscription of DEM VERDIENST 1914 (FOR MERIT 1914), measuring 36. 04 mm in diameter, weighing 32. 2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine