Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Crown and Swords, c. 1915 Province of China it was also noted that

it was also noted that he was "Making Slight Progress"

near fine and rare

Affixed to each shoulder is a strap constructed of a black wool base

Temporary Lieutenant Pengelly was named Acting Captain while commanding an Army Troops Company

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Crown and Swords, c. 1915 Province of China it was also noted that(Militr Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Krone und Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central Gold medallion featuring a black enameled centrepiece, in turn bearing a raised Gold monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within