Germany WWI Bavaria Merenti Cross of Military Merit 3rd Class with Swords by Deschler

Imperial Germany - Bavaria: Merenti Cross of 
Military Merit with swords, III Class.
Maker Marked "D" on the swords (Deschler & 
Sohn, Munich)
The Order of Military Merit was instituted in 
1866 in 5 Classes. In 1905 the Cross of Military 
Merit was revised initially to 2 Classes and in 
1913 to 3 classes. Each class was awarded 
according to the rank of the recipient . 
It could be issued with or without swords (for 
peace or war time period) and crown (for a 
2nd award).

FULL SIZE

WW1 1914 -1918

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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