A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler Auction Austria: Iron Merit Cross (war

Austria: Iron Merit Cross (war materials

in pocket of issue (by same maker

all distinctions being dropped upon patients’ admission

In 1916 he attended a 3 month long training program at a field military school

Through an hours-long struggle

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler Auction Austria: Iron Merit Cross (warIn frosted silver with black and white enamels, with frosted bronze crossed swords, 42 mm x 64 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension, original independent ribbon, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Bayr. M. V. Kr. 2. Kl. m. d. Kr." on the lid, maker marked "DESCHLER & SOHN MNCHEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light wear and soiling evident