Germany - Imperial and Weimar: A swing mounted group of four consisting of a 2nd Class Bavarian Military Merit Cross with swords, WW1 Marine Corps cross (Flanders Cross) with clasp Somme, WW1 Commemorative Medal of the German Legion of Honour with sword and wreath ribbon device, and WW1 Kyffhauser Veteran Association Medal.
Four: Bavaria, Merenti Cross of Military Merit with swords, 2nd Class, silver and enamels; WW1 Marine Cross (or Flanders Cross) with clasp Somme; WW1 Commemorative Medal of the German Legion of Honour in bronzed metal with sword and wreath ribbon device; WW1 “Kyffhauser” (Lighthouse) Veteran Association Medal, on original mount as worn.
The Bavarian 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 peacetime or wartime period) and crown (for a 2nd award).
The WW1 "Marine Cross" (or "Flanders Cross") was instituted in 1921 as an unofficial veterans award. Just like the majority of the Veteran awards of the Weimar Republic, only the diploma was actually issued. The Cross and the respective clasps had to be purchased privately by the recipients. Only roughly 30.000 Crosses were authorized.
Condition: Good Very Fine.
