Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, I Class Military Merit Cross, with Swords, c.1930 Auction second photo illustrating the bust

second photo illustrating the bust of a Moslem soldier

measuring 222 mm in length and rating better than very fine

refinished gilt and therefore in near mint condition

The lid features a ribbon that is embossed with “Unione Militare Italia Unicos Introductores en la Republica Argentina Magnani Hermanos Buenos Aires” in gilt lettering

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, I Class Military Merit Cross, with Swords, c.1930 Auction second photo illustrating the bustInstituted July 19, 1886. In bronze gilt, a cross with pebbled arms and a central white and black enamel center, crossed swords atop the 12 oclock arm, measures 42. 4 mm (w) x 51. 0 mm (h), replacement ribbon, very fine condition.