Vintage WWII U.S Army Wooden Signal Pigeon Carrier PG-104/CB

Vintage WWII U.S Army Wooden Signal Pigeon Carrier PG-104/CB
Holds 2 pigeons

The use of carrier pigeons as battlefield messengers dates back to the 6th Century. Cyrus, king of Persia, used carrier pigeons to keep in touch with parts of his vast empire. Julius Caesar sent messages back to Rome. During the siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), Parisians used carrier pigeons to send news about developments

Has been re-painted
Needs a few of the wooden spindles replaced, easy fix.
16 1/2" height
13 1/2 deep
7 3/4" width

Consistent with age and use.

18%

Thomas Riley | (203) 584-8988 | tkotom@aol.com

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Private Residence

Bethlehem, CT 06751

When to Pickup

Sunday, 9/25, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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