engraved "2nd Class Order of Merit" on the reverse
1918: "On April 3rd 1918
An example of a mint and unissued Imperial German First War Period black grade wound badge “Verwundetenabzeichen”
No one else contracted typhoid fever
1944 at the personal direction of President Franklin D
Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pair of Miniature Decorations Newly Listed engraved "2nd Class Order of(Auszeichnungen). A pair of miniature decorations, including: 1. A Bavarian Order of Military Merit, III Class Cross with Swords, constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, on dual suspension loops, unmarked, measuring 16. 58 mm (w) x 20. 54 mm (h), weighing 3. 1 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of gilt finish throughout, an exceptionally detailed example in near extremely fine condition. 2. A Badge of the Brotherhood of St. Michael,