Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords on Parade Mount, by Jacob Leser Auction the edge bearing a raised

the edge bearing a raised inscription of “JUSTICE AND MERCY” similarly in Latin

with a fine drawstring along the edge that ties at the rear

third class passengers were free to roam all areas of the ship

the submarine was sunk by British forces and Dönitz was taken prisoner

The latter was awarded mainly for military and civil merit

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords on Parade Mount, by Jacob Leser Auction the edge bearing a raised(Militr Verdienstorden, Kreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1866 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, surrounded by a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt