Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Iii Class With Crown & Swords With Case, C.1915 United Republic of in silvered and bronze gilt

in silvered and bronze gilt

measuring 98 mm x 40 mm

(NS-Hago Abzeichen)

while holding the rank of Major

one on either side at the waist

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Iii Class With Crown & Swords With Case, C.1915 United Republic of in silvered and bronze gilt(Militr Verdienstorden). Instituted 19 July 1866. 1915 Issue. An eight pointed cross, cross arms are grained and bordered with polished edges, obverse centre bear a crocheted L under the Bavarian royal crown surrounded by a wide hoop in the form of a belt with a buckle at the bottom, MERENTI is inscribed at the top, a crossed sword ornament is attached to the 12 oclock arm with a crown suspension, the reverse centre bears a Bavarian lion surrounded by