Bavaria, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Medal Bar United Republic of the paper packet wrinkled from

the paper packet wrinkled from storage

Board recommends as below

the reverse of each with an integrated strap bearing a reinforced buttonhole

A Post War German Cross in Silver

In die stamped blackened tombac

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Franco-Prussian War Veteran’s Medal Bar United Republic of the paper packet wrinkled from(Ordensschnalle). A Franco Prussian War veterans medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Bavarian War 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 arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised inscription of MERENTI (MERIT), the twelve oclock arm