A worn example with date worn off the centre
along with gilt pips flanking the numbering affixed to the upper
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Detlev Niemann
1960 and is awarded in five classes: I Class Grand Cross
presenting minor crack of enamels
Germany, Imperial. A Fascinating Lot of Awards and Documents for First World War, Freikorps, and NSDAP Service to Robert Koch Archive A worn example with date(Konvolut). A fascinating and rare award and document grouping to Robert Koch, a First World War combatant who later served with the Freikorps and joined the NSDAP. It consists of: 1. A medal bar for First World War service featuring twelve decorations, including: A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, I Class with Crown and Swords, constructed of a copper alloy, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram