Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service Archive NSKK) of the NSDAP

NSKK) of the NSDAP

Downing soon found himself participating in the Battle for Caen

tarnishing evident on the "V"

He was posted to the 7th Infantry Battalion at Seaford and admitted to King George Hospital

GAUNT MONTREAL / MADE IN ENGLAND" on the suspension bar

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service Archive NSKK) of the NSDAP(Militr Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse fr 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.