Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of a 50 mm x 57

a 50 mm x 57 mm black rayon patch sewn in place on the reverse and trimmed with fine gold-coloured threading along the top edge

The letter addressed to his mother Anna reads: as the current address of your son Arno is unknown to us

die-stamped Luftwaffe eagle on the lid

the reverse of the fold down panels are lined in quilted grey cotton twill

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of a 50 mm x 57(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.