The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Bavaria Order of Military Merit Commanders Cross Second Class breast star. An eight pointed silver convex star with a blue enamel Maltese Cross in the centre surmounted by crossed swords in silver gilt. Obverse: In the centre of the cross a crown over 'L' on a black field within a white enamel belt inscribed 'MERENTI'. Reverse: Plain with a large brooch pin. Stamped 'SILBER'.
Instituted in 1866 by King Ludwig. When the Order was fitted with swords it indicated that the recipient had received the award for military merit in wartime. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.
Bavaria Order of Military Merit Commanders Cross Second Class neck badge. A blue enamel Maltese Cross with a flame design between the arms surmounted by crossed swords in silver gilt. Obverse: In the
Bavaria Order of Military Merit Officer's Cross Third Class. A blue enamel Maltese Cross with a flame design between the arms surmounted by crossed swords in silver gilt. Obverse: In the centre of the
Prussian Order of the Crown, Military Division, Second Class Breast Star. A convex four pointed, silver sunray star with crossed swords in silver gilt. In the centre a crown in gold surrounded by the
Prussian Order of the Crown, Military Division, First Class Breast Star. A convex eight pointed, silver sunray star with crossed swords in silver gilt. In the centre a crown in gold surrounded by the
Order of the German Eagle, Second Class breast star. Obverse: A 43 mm white enamel Maltese cross with gilded German eagles with folded wings between the arms, carrying a swastika in their talons, set
Order of the German Eagle, Second Class Breast Star with swords. Obverse: A 43 mm white enamel Maltese cross with gilded German eagles with folded wings between the arms, carrying the Swastika in thei