A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler certificate_of_authenticity a bullet passed right through

a bullet passed right through Pelletier's left thigh

Knight’s Cross with Crown

A fine WWI collectible

maker marked "G3" on the reverse

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler certificate_of_authenticity a bullet passed right throughIn frosted silver with black and white enamels, with frosted bronze crossed swords, 42 mm x 64 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension, original independent ribbon, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Bayr. M. V. Kr. 2. Kl. m. d. Kr." on the lid, maker marked "DESCHLER & SOHN MNCHEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light wear and soiling evident