Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Cross With Swords, C.1914 Buy Now original frayed ribbon missing its

original frayed ribbon missing its hook and eye)

replacement enamels

the bust framed by the inscription "THE GIFT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ASIATIC SQUADRON UNDER THE COMMAND OF COMMODORE GEORGE DEWEY"

measuring 15 mm (w) x 11 mm (h)

The dark brown leather sweatband shows light soiling and wear from active use

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Cross With Swords, C.1914 Buy Now original frayed ribbon missing its(Militr Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central blue enamelled disc overlaid by a silver monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a white enamelled belt and buckle bearing an inscription of