WW1 German Bavarian Military Service Order 1st class with Swords breast Star.
The 'Militär-Verdienstorden' was Bavarias main decoration rewarding bravery and military merit and was bestowed on officers and higher-ranking officials. The swords denote a war time award.
This example of the 1st class breast star award consists of an enamel and gilt badge mounted together with a large set of gilt swords onto a large silver plated star measuring approximately 8.8cm point to point.
It is fitted a heavy German style pin fastener on the reverse
A lovely quality replica of this quite beautiful award.
The Imperial German WW1 gallantry decorations and military campaign medals offered by The Regalia Specialist are full size awards being die struck and carefully finished as closely as possible to original specifications.