A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class With Swords Newly Listed the interior lined in black

the interior lined in black silk

folded tri-colour ribbon on the reverse

The tag is crafted in zinc

The Order was created in 1783 by George III at the request of the then Lord-Lieutenant

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class With Swords Newly Listed the interior lined in blackA textbook example of a 3rd Class Bavarian Military Cross with Swords; maltese cross with crossed swords above the upper arm; the obverse with a circular central medallion with the cypher of King Ludwig III, surrounded by a ring inscribed Merenti (Merit); the reverse bearing the Bavarian crowned lion circumscribed by a buckled belt dated 1866; on a loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 48. 96 mm x 41. 55 mm; weighing 20. 2