A Bavarian Military Merit Cross Second Class With Crown & Swords Newly Listed A Japanese War Medal 1914-1920

A Japanese War Medal 1914-1920 - Blackened bronze

maker marked “Franz Richter - Z

It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April

with semi-sharp edges and a dull tip

exhibiting light soiling and wear

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross Second Class With Crown & Swords Newly Listed A Japanese War Medal 1914-1920A Bavarian Military Merit Cross Second Class with Crown and Swords (Bayrisches Militr Verdienstkreuz, II. Klasse, mit Krone und Schwertern); silver Maltese Cross with crossed Roman Swords,maker marked G. H on reverse obverse with a circular central black and white enamel medallion with cipher of King Ludwig III, incribed Meriti (Merit); the reverse bears a Bavarian Lion, dated 1866; on original ribbon for combatants; measuring 65 mm x 42 mm; patina