A First War Bavarian Military Merit Cross & Long Service Medal Bar Auction Archive His bravery in action during

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dated June 14

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along with taking four courses: Basic Training Boy Seaman (1899)

A First War Bavarian Military Merit Cross & Long Service Medal Bar Auction Archive His bravery in action duringA German Imperial Medal Bar with 1) Bavarian Military Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords; silver gilt with black and white enamels; original ribbon; intact enamels. 2) Iron Cross Second Class 1914, silver frame with magnetic core; original ribbon. 3) A Wrttemberg Silver Grade Military Merit Medal; silver; unmarked; original ribbon; measuring 28 mm in diameter. 4) Bavarian Long Service Award 3rd Class; silver; unmarked; original ribbon; measuring 33 mm