Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of with crossed swords superimposed through

with crossed swords superimposed through the centre of the obverse

the reverse of the fold down panels are lined in quilted grey cotton twill

numbered #30

obverse superposing by an enameled red four armed cross in silver gilt featuring a central silver-gilded anchor

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of with crossed swords superimposed through(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.