Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant Auction worn on original thin green

worn on original thin green and yellow ribbon

and in Madison Square Park in Manhattan from 1876 to 1882

62mm x 48mm

even after the demise of the Crown

gilt wear on swords

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant Auction worn on original thin green(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Bavarian First World War combatant featuring six decorations, including: 1. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a belt and buckle bearing an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT) with arabesques,