Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Crown and Swords, c. 1915 Province of China near fine and rare

near fine and rare

the blue and white enamels intact

it was also noted that he was "Making Slight Progress"

the inside right collar has three metal hooks meeting an equal number metal loops on the left allowing the collar to sit flush with the neck

Affixed to each shoulder is a strap constructed of a black wool base

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Crown and Swords, c. 1915 Province of China near fine and rare(Militr Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Krone und Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central Gold medallion featuring a black enameled centrepiece, in turn bearing a raised Gold monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within