Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar Auction 54 mm x 77

54 mm x 77

the reverse presents the inscription “GES

Army EM/NCOS Buckle - In silvered zinc

on 10 September 1943

258 of these crosses were awarded

Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar Auction 54 mm x 77(Ordensschnalle). A Third Reich period First War medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring with a crossed sword clasp, the