Military Merit Cross (Bavaria)
The Bavarian Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz) was that kingdom's main decoration for bravery and military merit for enlisted soldiers. It was intended "to reward extraordinary merit by non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and lower-ranking officials." It was originally established on July 19, 1866 as the 5th Class of the Military Merit Order, which was the main decoration for bravery and military merit for officers and higher-ranking officials. Civilians acting in support of the army were also made eligible for the decoration.
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Military Merit Cross (Bavaria)
The Bavarian Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz) was that kingdom's main decoration for bravery and military merit for enlisted soldiers. It was intended "to reward extraordinary merit by non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and lower-ranking officials." It was originally established on July 19, 1866 as the 5th Class of the Military Merit Order, which was the main decoration for bravery and military merit for officers and higher-ranking officials. Civilians acting in support of the army were also made eligible for the decoration.
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La Croix du Mérite militaire ...... éligibles pour la décoration.
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The Bavarian Military Merit Cr ...... to process awards up to 1920.
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Certificate of award with 3rd Class with Crown and Swords
Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with Swords on wartime ribbon
Description
Maltese cross with a center me ...... with and without a royal crown
eligibility
Enlisted soldiers
established
1866-07-19
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Bravery or military merit
higher
Silver Bravery Medal
name
Bavarian Military Merit Cross
related
Prussian Iron Cross
status
type
Cross in three classes
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La Croix du Mérite militaire ...... e la Première Guerre mondiale.
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The Bavarian Military Merit Cr ...... e eligible for the decoration.
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Croix du Mérite militaire (Bavière)
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Military Merit Cross (Bavaria)
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