A Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2Nd Class With Swords Hold This is a third reich

This is a third reich period gorget that was worn by SA and early SS flag bearers

Souval - badge in zinc alloy

with period broach

Basic Pilot

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2Nd Class With Swords Hold This is a third reichA fine example of a Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords; silvered, with black and white enamels; maltese cross with crossed swords above the upper arm; the obverse with a circular central black enamel medallion with the cypher of King Ludwig III in silver,. Surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed Merenti (Merit) in silver lettering; the reverse without enamels, bearing the Bavarian crowned lion circumscribed by a buckled belt