Bavaria, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Hold upon his impending discharge on

upon his impending discharge on the termination of his second period of engagement

also hallmarked

without backing

The German fired a white light upon which the anti-aircraft gun fire ceased and the hostile machine then opened fire with his machine-gun

It is constructed of bronze and aluminum

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Hold upon his impending discharge on(Silberne Zivildienstmedaille). Issued 1840 1918. Type III. A round silver medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of King Maximilian, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE UM FRST UND VATERLAND (German For merit for the prince and fatherland); on a double loop for suspension; measuring 35. 81 mm in diameter; marked under bust, weighing 19. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.