Bavarian Order of Military Merit With Crown and Swords - 3rd Class

The ‘Militär-Verdienstorden’ was Bavaria’s main decoration rewarding bravery and military merit, and was bestowed on officers and higher-ranking officials. The crossed swords mounted on the order indicated a wartime award, with the crown denoting a high rank.

This example of the 3rd Class is award is die struck and finished in enamel and gold plate, and is supplied complete with a length of the correct ribbon.