Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class With Swords, By Jacob Leser, C.1914 Buy Now Accompanied by copies of his

Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper

original ribbon with pinback hanger inscribed "MARYLAND"

This medal was a reward to those who had served in the underground movement

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto

(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter)

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class With Swords, By Jacob Leser, C.1914 Buy Now Accompanied by copies of his(Militrverdiestorden Kreuz 4. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted on 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (Issued 1905 1918). A finely enameled blue Maltese cross in silver, with frosted silver flames in each quadrant, with crossed silver swords on the 12 o'clock arm, obverse centre with gilt and crown "L" (King Ludwig II) on a black enameled field, with surround presenting motto MERENTI (THE MERIT) in silver, reverse presents a Bavarian lion in silver over