Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant Province of China set within a green enameled

set within a green enameled laurel wreath

the reverse inscribed “Fortitudini” (Fortitude)

Pilkey Almonte Branch 240 1932-33" and "J

Instituted November 19

The family emigrated to Canada in 1934 via the SS Ausonia

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant Province of China set within a green enameled(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Bavarian First World War combatant featuring six decorations, including: 1. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a belt and buckle bearing an inscription of MERENTI (MERIT) with arabesques,