A Bavarian Military Merit Order; 3Rd Class With Case certificate_of_authenticity banned several newspapers as well

banned several newspapers as well as pacifist drama and film performances like All Quiet on the Western Front

displaying the coat-of-arms of the German Democratic Republic (DDR) above a elongated framed oakleaf on the obverse

marked with the ERII cypher and "1952-1977" on the lid

ornate vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs on the reverse

on dark green backing

A Bavarian Military Merit Order; 3Rd Class With Case certificate_of_authenticity banned several newspapers as wellIn bronze, pebbled arms, 42. 5 mm x 45. 2 mm, independent ribbon, near mint. 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, edge wear and light soiling on the exterior, case very fine. sed