Bavaria, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 United Republic of The document is dated to

The document is dated to May 28

on medal bar suspension

Illnois when he enlisted as a Private (36064779) with the United States Army

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marked "SILVEROID A

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 United Republic of The document is dated to(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 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 Patte 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