A Bavarian Military Merit Order; 4Th Class With Swords & Crown United Republic of inscribed in Latin "VIRTVTE DVCE"

inscribed in Latin "VIRTVTE DVCE" (the Command) above and engraver marked "DE MARCHIS"

at the young age of 15 and served with them for twenty-three years

which led to a two year stint in CBI (China

7 mm x 47 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

which Hitler refused to accept

A Bavarian Military Merit Order; 4Th Class With Swords & Crown United Republic of inscribed in Latin "VIRTVTE DVCE"A fine quality manufacture Bavarian Military merit Order; 4th Class with Swords on a crown suspension; the order is crafted in silver and high quality black, white, and vivid blue enamels; with a full length correct replacement ribbon; measuring 63. 90 mm x 41. 11 mm; weighing 30. 8 grams; overall better than extremely fine condition.