Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords on Parade Mount, by Jacob Leser Auction the box measuring 410 mm

the box measuring 410 mm in height x 85 mm in width x 35

the submarine was sunk by British forces and Dönitz was taken prisoner

the edge bearing a raised inscription of “JUSTICE AND MERCY” similarly in Latin

when he was promoted to Company Sergeant Major

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords on Parade Mount, by Jacob Leser Auction the box measuring 410 mm(Militr Verdienstorden, Kreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1866 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, surrounded by a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt