A Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2Nd Class With Swords Newly Listed black threading on the reverse

black threading on the reverse from previous uniform attachment

Tactical air power had to be closely coordinated with the ground forces

then transferred to the Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park on May 15th for return to Canada

the third snap having been lost to time

from July 1

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2Nd Class With Swords Newly Listed black threading on the reverseA fine example of a Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords; silvered, with black and white enamels; maltese cross with crossed swords above the upper arm; the obverse with a circular central black enamel medallion with the cypher of King Ludwig III in silver,. Surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed Merenti (Merit) in silver lettering; the reverse without enamels, bearing the Bavarian crowned lion circumscribed by a buckled belt