Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, II Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, by Gebrüder Hemmerle Auction 02 mm (h - inclusive

02 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

the reverse with a crank catch and swivel attachment claws

it incorporated the 81st Infantry Regiment "Turin"

slight enamel chipping on reverse

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, II Class Merit Cross with Swords and Case, by Gebrüder Hemmerle Auction 02 mm (h - inclusive(Militrverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1913 issue). Constructed of silvered copper with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered monogram of King Ludwig I, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a silvered inscription of MERENTI (MERIT) with