Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class for 15 Years of Service

(Militär-Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse für 15 Dienstjahre). Issued 1913-1918. A cross constructed of gilded tombac; the obverse depicting a Bavarian coat of arms; the reverse inscribed “XV”; on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37.94 mm (w) x 42.03 mm (h); weighing 16.7 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.