Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers Archive measuring 84 mm x 70

measuring 84 mm x 70 mm

"whilst near the 'jumping off' position

Make shift covers had to be placed over engines to complete engine work during the rainy season

Charles Frederick Biggar's brother

and changed his forwarding address to Galt

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers Archive measuring 84 mm x 70(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.