Bavaria. Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with Swords

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Bayern. Militärverdienstkreuz 3. Klasse mit Schwertern – Bavaria. Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with Swords

Reference: OEK 432

Established in 1866 by the King Ludwig II, together with the Militär-Verdienstorden (Military Merit Order). Merit Cross existed initially in two classes, 3rd Class was instituted in 1913.

Coppered bronze, very nice condition, on the original old ribbon.