and on the Crimean peninsula in late 1943
They were unable to cope with the disaster themselves - that was the reason we were called in
signing on for three years' service at the age of 37
Harold and Wallace were at the front
It ceased to be awarded in 1999
Bavaria, Kingdom. A Grouping Of First War Period Military Service Decorations certificate_of_authenticity and on the Crimean peninsula(Bayerische Kriegsabzeichen). A grouping of two Bavarian First War Period military service decorations, including a miniature King Ludwigs Cross, constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension, unmarked, measuring 19 mm (h) x 16. 5 mm (w), in good condition, and; a Bavarian Order of Military Merit, Third Class stick pin, constructed of coppered bronze, unmarked, measuring 18. 5 mm (h) x 11. 5 mm (w) with a 48 mm long pin, in extremely fine