A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class With Crown With Case certificate_of_authenticity 1918 shrapnel wound in the

1918 shrapnel wound in the back and fractured rib

Colonel Bob Keene had assumed Com­mand of 2 RCR from Colonel Bing­ham

Footnote: William Thomas Newnham was born on December 26

During this time he was promoted to SS-Rottenführer on October 1

42 mm x 54 mm

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class With Crown With Case certificate_of_authenticity 1918 shrapnel wound in theIn copper, maker marked "WD" on the ring, 42. 3 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension, original independent ribbon, oxidation evident on the obverse arms where they butt the centrepiece and under the crown on both sides, age darkened, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Bayr. M. V. Kr. 3. Kl. m. d. Kr." on the lid, maker marked "WEISS & Co. Mnchen" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light wear