Bavaria, Kingdom. A Lot Of Decorations & Awards certificate_of_authenticity signed by Planz in blue

signed by Planz in blue ink

the son of Eugene Ernest Thomas

reverse inscribed "FORTJENT" (Deserved) inside an open-ended wreath

usual in/out runner marks with sharp edges and tip

the cross has been collector cleaned

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Lot Of Decorations & Awards certificate_of_authenticity signed by Planz in blue(Bayerische Medaillen). A lot of three Bavarian decorations, including a Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt with an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the reverse with a central Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt