Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar Auction on 10 September 1943

on 10 September 1943

Army EM/NCOS Buckle - In silvered zinc

258 of these crosses were awarded

with a Canadian Broad Arrow production mark above

Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar Auction on 10 September 1943(Ordensschnalle). A Third Reich period First War medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring with a crossed sword clasp, the