Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant Auction flanked by an anchor on

flanked by an anchor on the left and a number "5" at the right

1946 (Canada Gazette 3166)

the reverse medallion presents two enamelled crossed French flags separating the inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE

edge nicks on the IGSM and the VM

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant Auction flanked by an anchor on(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Bavarian combatant of the First World War, featuring three decorations, including: 1. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled swords, the obverse bearing a central monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of MERENTI