Bavaria, Kingdom. A Veteran’s Association Merit Cross United Republic of 3RD MADRS EURPN

3RD MADRS EURPN

she was now 60 years of age and had been in England over five years

black fabric backing sewn to the reverse of the embroidery for protection

From 1940 to 1942

With award document dated 1940 to Matrosen Hans Forester

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Veteran’s Association Merit Cross United Republic of 3RD MADRS EURPN(Bayerischer Kriegerbund Verdienstkreuz). A Latin cross constructed of silver, the obverse with an oval silver medallion depicting a lion holding a shield, surrounded by a ring of blue enamels inscribed BAYERISCHER KRIEGERBUND DEM VERDIESNT in silver, the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse, measuring 41. 85 mm (w) x 50. 50 mm (h), weighing 21. 5 grams, in overall near extremely fine condition.