Item description
Bayern. Militärverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Krone und Schwertern – Bavaria. Military Merit Cross 1st Class with Crown & Swords
Reference: OEK 424
Established in 1866 by the King Ludwig II, together with the Militär-Verdienstorden (Military Merit Order).Third type, with enameled medallion, awarded 1913-1918.
Gilded metal, separatly mounted medallions, movable crown. Very nice condition, but gilt partially gone, enamel on medallion intact. On the original old ribbon.