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This is an Imperial German "Schutzen Konig, Remagen 1887" shooting award that was returned to the family of Pfc Richard R. Blunk, 310th Inf., 78th Div., Co. "E", who was killed in action near Kalenborn, Germany on March 14, 1945, after crossing the Remagen Bridgehead about March 10, 1945. Richard R. Blunk left a wife, Vivian, who was pregnant with a son Robert, and an 11-month-old son Richard. This medal was returned to the family with his other effects. This 1887 medal was probably found in the area during the engagement of the Remagen Bridgehead in March 1945, I just got the medal today 12/17/2022 from his son, Richard Blunk. I will next try to contact the St. Sabastianus Schutezengesellschaft Remagen e. V. 1478 to see who was the Schutzen Konig of 1887.