Bavaria, Kingdom. A Luitpold Cross For 40 Years In State Service Hold gilt has worn off entirely

gilt has worn off entirely

“Das deutsche Volk ist sich bewußt

that their retreat would have been endangered

He enlisted shortly after graduating grade 12

Measuring 100x151mm

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Luitpold Cross For 40 Years In State Service Hold gilt has worn off entirely(Luitpoldkreuz 40 Jahre im Staats und Gemeindedienst). Instituted 24 February 1911 by Prince Regent Luitpold. (1911 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised and leftward facing profile of Prince Regent Luitpold, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR EHREN VOLLE VIERZIG DIENSTES