Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Cross With Swords Hold retaining a period original ribbon

retaining a period original ribbon

disembarking in Italy on the 17th and was posted to the Canadian Army

slight enamel flaking to the left arm of the cross

The matching aluminum receiving clip is secured by the belt where it wraps around the reverse and is stitched in place on the left end

The exterior of the canister is fully lined with a layer of fine Police-green wool

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Cross With Swords Hold retaining a period original ribbon(Militr Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt and enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, joined together through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central black enameled disc overlaid by a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a stylized gilded and white enameled belt and buckle, bearing an