Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service GTRexclude Hand embroidered in metallic thread

Hand embroidered in metallic thread on blue-gray wool backing

He enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery (82576)

and four Sergeants of the Guards from London acted as pall-bearers

An example of a first war period German medal ribbon bar with four ribbons

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and Certificate of Service in the Canadian Army

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service GTRexclude Hand embroidered in metallic thread(Militr Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse fr 15 Dienstjahre). Issued 1913 1918. A cross constructed of gilded tombac; the obverse depicting a Bavarian coat of arms; the reverse inscribed XV; on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37. 94 mm (w) x 42. 03 mm (h); weighing 16. 7 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.