Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service Archive 63 mm x 89 mm

63 mm x 89 mm inclusive of crown suspension

Downing soon found himself participating in the Battle for Caen

frayed original ribbon with pinback hanger

which they did for the most part after 13 days of fighting

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service Archive 63 mm x 89 mm(Militr Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse fr 15 Dienstjahre). Issued 1913 1918. A cross constructed of gilded tombac; the obverse depicting a Bavarian coat of arms; the reverse inscribed XV; on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37. 94 mm (w) x 42. 03 mm (h); weighing 16. 7 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.