Description: Rare WWI Era Royal Bavarian (German) Regimental Honor Merit Cross Medal. There is a thick rigid ribbon topper with a crown and a gold tone bar with specific unit information (helmet and crossed rifle is missing below this). From this topper hangs the gold tone Iron Cross-shaped medallion. One side says "Fur Konig Und Vaterland" (For the King and the Country) around a central crown. The other side says "In Treue Fest!" (In Steadfast Loyalty) around the crest or flag of Bavaria. In Treue Fest! was the motto of the Bavarian Army.

There are many variations of this medal, particularly the different regiments it was given to as acknowledged on the topper. This one says K.B.3.J.R.PR.KARL v. B.. I am relatively sure this translates to Königlich Bayerisches 3. Infanterie-Regiment "Prinz Karl von Bayern" which translates to Royal Bavarian 3rd Infantry Regiment "Prince Karl von Bayern". Further, Prince Karl von Bayern to Prince Charles of Bavaria. Again the translation is tricky, but I believe it refers to Karl Theodor Maximilian August Prinz von Bayern (1795 - 1875) who was Commander in Chief of the Bavarian Army during the German War of 1866, and this is the same year the regiment adopted his name. The regiment can be traced back to 1698 and were finally dissolved in 1919 following WWI.

History: Royal Bavarian 3rd Infantry Regiment "Prince Karl von Bayern", last held at Augsberg, has a long and storied history. It was initially established in 1698. It was involved in the War of Spanish Succession (1701 - 1714), Austrian War of Succession (1740 - 1748) and Seven Years War. It was transferred to Bavaria in 1797. In 1806 it was transferred to Augsberg and deployed against Prussia and Russia and went to the Russian Campaign in 1812. As of 1866 it was determined to keep the name 'Prince Charles of Bavaria' based on his merits, or "Prince Karl of Bavaria". At the beginning of WWI in 1914 the regiment was mobilized and driven to the Western Front where they were involved in the Battle of Lorraine and First Battle of the Somme. After reorganization of the division they moved to the Eastern Front where they were involved at Verdun in 1916. In 1917 they were back to the Western Front and participated at Alsace, the Aisne, Flanders and German offensive of 1918. Having constantly been at the focal point of the fighting, the regiment lost more than 5000 men from 1914 - 1918. After the truce, demobilization occurred at Augsberg in late 1918 and early 1919. The regiment was ultimately part of the 2nd Royal Bavarian Division. By May 1919 the regiment was dissolved.
 

Measurements: 3" long when in line. Rectangular ribbon top is 1 3/8" tall by 1 3/4" long. Medal itself is 1 7/16" square (penny in photo is shown for scale)

Condition: Good to fair condition. It missing the small metal helmet and crossed rifle insignia beneath the ribbon bar opposite where the crown is. You can still see the silhouette of where it was as the ribbon is darker there. It is also in two pieces, but all that is missing is a small brass loop that connects the clasp of the ribbon and bail of the medal. The red felt on the reverse of the ribbon has pulled up at the bottom and it looks like perhaps a name was written on it. Surprisingly, the safety pin and clasp are original and are identical to other medals as the ribbons were handmade. Only minor cosmetic imperfections otherwise. General dust and fading to ribbon. Minor surface wear to medal. Please inspect the photos.

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