| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02591.010 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Award |
| Physical description | Silver; enamel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany: Bavaria |
| Date made | c 1914-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Bavarian Order of Military Merit, 4th Class, with Swords
Description
Bavarian Order of Military Merit, 4th Class, with Swords [Hayrisches Verdienstkreuz]. Silver Bath cross enamelled in blue, with silver flames between the arms, and crossed silver swords above to indicate a wartime award. The obverse shows a central black medallion bearing a gold crowned 'L' within a white garter with gold letters 'MERENTI'. The reverse shows a black medallion bearing a gold lion rampant within a white garter bearing the date '1866'. The ribbon is white with pale blue side stripes and narrow white/black/white edges.
History / Summary
Unknown. Part of a collection of 14 Imperial German decorations & medals obtained in Germany immediately following the 1914-18 War.