Germany, Weimar. A Bavarian Regimental 25Th Anniversary Reunion Badge By Gustav Deschler Auction War Merit Cross 2nd Class

War Merit Cross 2nd Class

with period suspension

The eagle clutching a swastika fastened above the right breast pocket is constructed in silver bullion wire on dark green cloth

Footnote: Only 584 of this particular class awarded - four between 1901-1908

obverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with surround inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE

Germany, Weimar. A Bavarian Regimental 25Th Anniversary Reunion Badge By Gustav Deschler Auction War Merit Cross 2nd Class(Jubilumsabzeichen). A circular medal constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse bears two soldiers in Imperial uniforms loading a cannon, above is a plaque inscribed with 1848 98, below is a shield inscribed with the number 3, bordered with a simulated twisted rope, the reverse is marked GUSTAV DESCHLER ABZEICHEN FABRIK MNCHEN and bears a vertical pinback, has a blue and white fringe around the perimeter of the medal, measuring 49. 16 mm, missing