Bavaria, Kingdom. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Archive marked AK on reverse lower

marked AK on reverse lower arm (Albert Keibel)

obverse illustrating a shield bearing an anchor above a ribbon banner inscribed "HOPE" in the centre

Nine months later

The organization was the first Nazi Party intelligence organization to be established and was considered a sister organization with the Gestapo

3rd type ribbon

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Archive marked AK on reverse lower(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Bavarian First World War combatant featuring three 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 raised monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT)