rabaduex Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I see the Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th Class with Crown and Swords infrequently on Grossordensschnalle, an exception being that of Oblt. Otto Kissenberth. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Newman Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) One theory I have heard is that Bavaria awarded the 4th Class with swords widely, even to recipients that had no particular connection to Bavaria. It is, by far, the most common of the wartime Knight's grade awards. However, they were much more restrictive on higher grades of the award, including the 4th Class with Crown & Swords. This would seem to explain the big dropoff in the numbers seen. This is my only group with one and it is definitely a Bavarian. Edited March 15, 2012 by Beau Newman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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