Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar Newly Listed set on a bronze boutonniere

set on a bronze boutonniere

07 mm (w) x 44

George V (Lieut

90 mm x 140 mm)

maker marked “RZM 8” presumable for “Ferdinand Wagner

Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar Newly Listed set on a bronze boutonniere(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