Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Iii Class With Crown & Swords With Case, C.1915 Auction Archive 5th Lancers)

5th Lancers)

measuring 25 mm (w) x 38 mm (l)

A pair of award documents to Maggiore R

featuring functioning magnetic metal clip for closing and two function magnetic metal hinges allowing the case to be opened to a 90 degree angle

exposed area below and backer in forest green felt

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Iii Class With Crown & Swords With Case, C.1915 Auction Archive 5th Lancers)(Militr Verdienstorden). Instituted 19 July 1866. 1915 Issue. An eight pointed cross, cross arms are grained and bordered with polished edges, obverse centre bear a crocheted L under the Bavarian royal crown surrounded by a wide hoop in the form of a belt with a buckle at the bottom, MERENTI is inscribed at the top, a crossed sword ornament is attached to the 12 oclock arm with a crown suspension, the reverse centre bears a Bavarian lion surrounded by