Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of a Signal Corps Branch Insignia

a Signal Corps Branch Insignia (bronze

ribbon banner at the base inscribed “Fonte Russo” (Russian Front)

a 50 mm x 57 mm black rayon patch sewn in place on the reverse and trimmed with fine gold-coloured threading along the top edge

the reverse of the fold down panels are lined in quilted grey cotton twill

obverse superposing by an enameled red four armed cross in silver gilt featuring a central silver-gilded anchor

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of a Signal Corps Branch Insignia(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.