A Mounted First War Bavarian Ludwig’s Cross Archive maker marked "THE ORILUX /

maker marked "THE ORILUX / J

an insignia in red to the left surrounded by the inscription "EAST SIDE BRANCH" with "VS" (versus) on the insignia

constructed of heavy cardstock

July 1943)

Coningham volunteered for service in the First World War with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force

A Mounted First War Bavarian Ludwig’s Cross Archive maker marked "THE ORILUX /A fine example of a first war Bavarian Ludwigs Cross; in blackened bronze; on loop for suspension; mounted from its medal bar, with a faded ribbon; metal core (magnetic); blue wool and purple rayon backer; measuring 39. 69 mm x 45. 58 mm; weighing 21. 3 grams; extremely fine condition.