The first medals were minted in gold and silver
Sawyer entered the French theatre on February 15
with two rosettes and twelve silver insignia attached)
and so the Coastal Defence Guards were started
It was also bestowed on cities
Bavaria, Kingdom. A Grouping Of First War Period Military Service Decorations Hold The first medals were minted(Bayerische Kriegsabzeichen). A grouping of two Bavarian First War Period military service decorations, including a miniature King Ludwigs Cross, constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension, unmarked, measuring 19 mm (h) x 16. 5 mm (w), in good condition, and; a Bavarian Order of Military Merit, Third Class stick pin, constructed of coppered bronze, unmarked, measuring 18. 5 mm (h) x 11. 5 mm (w) with a 48 mm long pin, in extremely fine