Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Crown and Swords, c. 1915 Republic of old enamel restoration on the

old enamel restoration on the 6 o’clock arm

was named in memory of HMCS Athabaskan

There were forty participating nations

The handle is composed of a curved wooden core lined with a ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather grip

one small aircraft carrier

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Crown and Swords, c. 1915 Republic of old enamel restoration on the(Militr Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Krone und Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and 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 Gold medallion featuring a black enameled centrepiece, in turn bearing a raised Gold monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within