A First War German Bavarian Military Merit Cross Medal Bar United Republic of reverse engraved “V

reverse engraved “V

Erdelack for participation in the destruction of a Diver on 1 December 1944" below

The throat is retained by a single side screw (missing the other)

the last three being stationed in Norway

Footnote: Louis Wellesley Bradt was born on June 4

A First War German Bavarian Military Merit Cross Medal Bar United Republic of reverse engraved “VA first war German medal bar, consisting of 1) A 3rd Class Bavarian Military Merit Cross with Swords; in bronze; on loop for suspension; measuring 50. 42 mm x 43. 08 mm; weighing 21. 8 grams, 2) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class; metal core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (marked K. O.); measuring 48. 08 mm x 43. 10 mm; weighing 15. 8 grams, 3) A Hindenburg Cross; in bronzed metal (magnetic); on loop for suspension; measuring 41. 70 mm x 37. 36 mm;