Bavaria, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 Hold framed by gold-coloured bullion wire

framed by gold-coloured bullion wire wings on either side

including a 1938 Bergisches Land badge

scratch test evident on the reverse

A third reich period “Reichsbund Deutscher Kleingärtner” badge

The certificate is signed by the division commander

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 Hold framed by gold-coloured bullion wire(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 30 August 1913 by Prince Regent Ludwig. (1913 1919 issue). Constructed of tombak, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central Bavarian coat of arms, the reverse with a central shield bearing a number 15 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 39. 12 mm (w) x 43. 18 mm (h), weighing 11. 4 grams, in near extremely