"Baskets for carrying pigeons in the Signal Corps Pigeon Section in Washington, during World War One. Photograph number 24977, taken in 1919 by Signal Corps photographer A. Sued. The baskets were used to transport carrier pigeons for communication purposes. (Note: Specifics should be verified via additional sources)"

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