Bavaria, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, I Class for 15 Years, c.1915
(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse für 15 Jahre). Instituted 30 August 1913 by Prince Regent Ludwig. (1913-1919 issue). Constructed of tombak, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central Bavarian coat of arms, the reverse with a central shield bearing a number “15” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 39.12 mm (w) x 43.18 mm (h), weighing 11.4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

