Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, by Jacob Leser United Republic of the badge illustrating open gates

the badge illustrating open gates

minor contact marks and a tiny enamel flake

it stated that "I have the honour to forward herewith the Queen's South Africa Medal and 2 clasps

was celebrated in November 1940

Footnote: Arthur Ernest Grainger was born on November 25

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, by Jacob Leser United Republic of the badge illustrating open gates(Militr Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a raised and gilded monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a