Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers Archive Make shift covers had to

Make shift covers had to be placed over engines to complete engine work during the rainy season

officially engraved to "FRED R

1917 / Honorably Discharged Dec

measuring 84 mm x 70 mm

Howsam's military service with the 48th (R) Field Battery

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers Archive Make shift covers had to(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.