Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, I Class Military Merit Cross, with Swords, c.1930 Auction Connecticut until July 1941

Connecticut until July 1941

The lid features a ribbon that is embossed with “Unione Militare Italia Unicos Introductores en la Republica Argentina Magnani Hermanos Buenos Aires” in gilt lettering

refinished gilt and therefore in near mint condition

It was redesignated 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles in January 1872

the obverse case wall featuring a raised depiction of the U-Boat War Badge

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, I Class Military Merit Cross, with Swords, c.1930 Auction Connecticut until July 1941Instituted July 19, 1886. In bronze gilt, a cross with pebbled arms and a central white and black enamel center, crossed swords atop the 12 oclock arm, measures 42. 4 mm (w) x 51. 0 mm (h), replacement ribbon, very fine condition.