Bavaria, Kingdom. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In April of 1941

In April of 1941

he returned to H

a rare badge in bronze gilt

Thomas was discharged from active service on October 5

to being the complete opposite

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In April of 1941(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)