Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers certificate_of_authenticity disputes arose between Hanfstaengl and

disputes arose between Hanfstaengl and Germany’s Propaganda Minister

the award (bronze Zvonimir medal with oakleaves)

with Russian photography studio mark

due to the fact of his having died without being properly interrogated

1945 at Kawasaki

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers certificate_of_authenticity disputes arose between Hanfstaengl and(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.