Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords Province of China 1938 under the command of

1938 under the command of Werner Hartmann

frequently suffered from gastro intestinal disorder in civilian life

silvered and enamelled

4436/35”

which are lined in white nylon

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords Province of China 1938 under the command of(Militrverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1913 issue). Constructed of silvered copper with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from a replacement ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing an inscription