A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler Auction Through an hours-long struggle

Through an hours-long struggle

in pocket of issue (by same maker

In its cardboard box of issue

with swivel-ring suspension and riband buckle also in gold

IX Years Service Medal

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler Auction Through an hours-long struggleIn frosted silver with black and white enamels, with frosted bronze crossed swords, 42 mm x 64 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension, original independent ribbon, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Bayr. M. V. Kr. 2. Kl. m. d. Kr." on the lid, maker marked "DESCHLER & SOHN MNCHEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light wear and soiling evident