BAVARIA – LONG SERVICE AWARD – 2nd CLASS – LANDWEHR
SKU: 05-1569 XDG
$50.00$40.00
Landwehr Long Service Award 2nd Class from the Kingdom of Bavaria. The award is a clasp that appears on a blue and white ribbon marked with “L. II.” A black metal frame appears on the decoration. A pin on the reverse can secure it to a garment….
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BAVARIA – LONG SERVICE AWARD – 2nd CLASS – LANDWEHR
Landwehr Long Service Award 2nd Class from the Kingdom of Bavaria. The award is a clasp that appears on a blue and white ribbon marked with “L. II.” A black metal frame appears on the decoration. A pin on the reverse can secure it to a garment.
The medal is silver-toned. The obverse shows an eagle in flight. The reverse says “National Flugspende.” The medal is attached to what was normally the top half of a veteran’s association medal, which is also silver-toned. It consists of a Hohenzollern Crown with crossed swords over oak leaves. In turn, it is attached to a silk ribbon in Germany’s national colors. The attachment’s reverse displays its German manufacturer’s name. It is an interesting display of the 1912 Flugspende Medal……
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GERMANY – FLUGSPENDE -1912
The German people were always being called-on to participate in various “Spenden.” Spenden were donations to various causes both before and during WW I. This is a 1912 Flugspende Medal for the support of German Aviation in 1912.
The medal is silver-toned. The obverse shows an eagle in flight. The reverse says “National Flugspende.” The medal is attached to what was normally the top half of a veteran’s association medal, which is also silver-toned. It consists of a Hohenzollern Crown with crossed swords over oak leaves. In turn, it is attached to a silk ribbon in Germany’s national colors. The attachment’s reverse displays its German manufacturer’s name. It is an interesting display of the 1912 Flugspende Medal.
BAVARIA – GOLDEN MILITARY SERVICE MEDAL – .800 SILVER
SKU: 05-1558 XDG
$1,295.00$1,025.00
Second generation (non awarded) example of the Golden Military Service Medal from the Kingdom of Bavaria….
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BAVARIA – GOLDEN MILITARY SERVICE MEDAL – .800 SILVER
Second generation (non awarded) example of the Golden Military Service Medal from the Kingdom of Bavaria. The decoration was the highest award that could be given to a Bavarian enlisted man or NCO. The medal would have been purchased from a medal supply shop and used for mounting on a medal bar. This could have happened because the owner wanted to keep his issued piece “put away,” so as prevent it from being lost or damaged. Perhaps it was a replacement for a lost or damaged decoration. At any rate, it should NOT be confused with a presentation example.
The gilt-toned decoration is actually a gold wash over .800 silver. The obverse has a profile of Maximilian (Max) Joseph, the first King of Bavaria. The reverse features the rampant Bavarian Lion with crown, sword, and shield. An older ribbon comes with it. It is in very fine condition.
