topped by a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet)
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on original ribbon with crossed swords device denoting participation in combat
Silvered nickel-silver wreath and tombac eagle
ornate black hour and minute hands
Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With Swords And Case, By Deschler & Sohn Auction topped by a Stahlhelm (Steel(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the twelve oclock arm with a crossed sword clasp, the