Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Star With Case, By Eduard Quellhorst, C.1860 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 90 mm (w) x

measuring 90 mm (w) x 79 mm (h)

six assorted photos depicting U-968 crew members on the exterior of the vessel

With rare foresight

104 DAS KREIGSVERDIENSTKREUZ 2

4th Class (bronze with red

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Star With Case, By Eduard Quellhorst, C.1860 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 90 mm (w) x(Knigreich Bayern Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael). Instituted on 16 February 1837 by Ludwig I. (1837 1918 Issue). An eight pointed silver star bearing a cross patte in Gold, attached to the star via four strong rivets, showing the silver letters PFFP (PRINCIPI FIDELIS FAVERE PATRIA) in its arms, the obverse centre presents a blue enamelled medallion, presenting the Gold inscription QUIS UT DEUS, framed by a diamond cut silver frame, the same