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My Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th class with crown and swords.

My only crown order 3rd class (which i no longer own) with swords that i had purchased at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. slightly abused, but still a nice find on holiday.

Hi Stogieman, Is the medal in Bronze (240,750 official minted), or Bronzed-Iron (11,500 official minted)? Friedrich August Medal in Bronze 1905 (ehrenzeichen-orden.de) Regards chuck

Hi Saschaw, Thank you for your opinion, the dealer was less than honest and sent a WWII Luftwaffe badge and then refused to send the correct item. live and learn a bad e-bay dealer. regards, chuck

Quoting Mr Ludvigsen awards were returned as late as 1941 by the German recipients. Less so by foreign recipients particularly Russians. Regards Chuck

Herman, According to Mr Ludvigsens outline Paragraph 6.a, pg 9 the order was to be returned upon death or promotion to the next higher order. v/r, Chuck

His Baden Order of the Zahinger Lion 2nd class with Oak leaves and Sword award was announced as part of the Reserve Infantry Regiment 109 in the Badische Landes-Zeitung, Mittagsblatt on Wednesday April 11, 1914. page 4 Regards Chuck

what is the last ribbon? Regards, Chuck

a nice site for values. deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen (ehrenzeichen-orden.de) regards, Chuck

Simius Rex, Thank you for the explanation. Chuck

Very nice cases did the come from the medal manufacturer and are they marked? Regards, Chuck

What metal did Rothe construct ArchDukes Eugen crosses? are they made of silver or silvered copper? regards, chuck

If I may suggest a web site, you can use from your phone as a quick reference. deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen (ehrenzeichen-orden.de) v/r Chuck

an example of the device in the Otto Schickle catalog 1938.

very nice, picture I've never seen the Hessen Clasp in wear, or at all. Neal O'Connor stated that only 29 were awarded within the Infantry Regiment Prince Carl. Regards, Chuck

Hi Demir, Thank you for the explanation. seems strange that a German Manufacturer decide to market such a larger star, but it appears someone decide to buy one. Regards, Chuck

what was the reason for the very larger Gallipoli Star? A second award or extra merit? v/r, Chuck

Hi Deutcshritter, The third ribbon appears to be a Württemberg. The Military Merit Order has a Green enameled wreath, and the Gold Military Merit Medal had a silver wreath attached to the ribbon in order to distinguish the difference in awards as the ribbon was the same yellow with black stripes. v/r Chuck

Hi 1812, Looks like an agricultural association medal that has been attached to a ribbon. There is also one on e-bay for sale that states it is silver, 35mm wide at 17 gram. Bavaria, Kingdom. A Bavarian Agricultural Association Merit Medal - Medals - Bavaria - German States - Germany - Europe (emedals.com) v/r Chuck

Hi Azteoman, Sorry for being a little of topic. Was the Wound badge produced by Paul Hadrbolec? It appears to be a WWII era type badge as it has a solid back. Regards Chuck

Hi David, Not an official award piece as they are two sided. On the bright side not a bad filler piece for a collection. Regards Chuck

Would the bar with two Hindberg Crosses be for a son? Regards, Chuck

Very nice medal. Military Medal of Merit Edition of 1832 (ehrenzeichen-orden.de) Regards Chuck

The House Order of Vigilance Gold and Silver Merit Cross are listed in Neal O'Conners book Aviation Awards of Imperial Germany volume V (pg 22) as having been awarded in the 1st World War period from 1914-1919 in limited numbers. Gole Merit Cross with swords - 166. Native Saxons 148 Silver Merit Cross with swords - 132. Native Saxons 77 In addition, the silver is a 1st form 1878-1901 & the Gold a 2nd form 1908-1919. regards, Chuck Congratulations, very nice crosses. v/r chuck

seems like the gentlemen did not like the size of his Baden Merit Medal and chose to purchase a smaller version.