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Cross · Bavaria
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Sold median$100
median of 49 recent sales, 142 in all · typically $44 – $148 · 8 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Bavarian Military Merit Cross (German: Militär-Verdienstkreuz) was the Kingdom of Bavaria's main decoration for bravery and military merit for enlisted soldiers. It was intended "to reward extraordinary merit by non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and lower-ranking officials." It was originally established on 19 July 1866 as the 5th Class of the Military Merit Order, which was the main decoration for bravery and military merit for officers and higher-ranking officials. Civilians acting in support of the army were also made eligible for the decoration.
The Military Merit Cross ranked after the Gold and Silver Military Merit Medals (renamed the Bravery Medals in 1918), which were Bavaria's highest military honors for NCOs and enlisted soldiers.
The cross was a Maltese cross with a center medallion. The obverse of the center medallion had an "L" cipher of King Ludwig II in the center and the word "MERENTI" on the ring. The reverse had a Bavarian lion with the date of founding, "1866", on the ring.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
3rd Class with Swords
3rd Class
Class not stated
2nd Class with Swords
1st Class with Swords
2nd Class
with Swords
1st Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class with Swords | $88 | $66 – $113 | 7last 17 Oct 2026 | 5 listed · $137 – $200 |
| 3rd Class | $138 | $99 – $148 | 5last 27 Nov 2021 | 1 listed · $46 |
| Class not stated | $44 | $31 – $85 | 18last 12 Mar 2026 | None listed |
| 2nd Class with Swords | $161 | $125 – $262 | 13last 24 Aug 2023 | None listed |
4th Class with Swords
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Class with Swords | $945 | $945 | 1 | None listed |
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Sixbidsold
€53
approximately ≈ $60
+ est. 20% premium ≈ $72 paid
| 1st Class with Swords | $320 | $273 – $331 | 7last 5 Jul 2017 | 1 listed · $240 |
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| 2nd Class | $212 | $135 – $232 | 8last 28 Sept 2026 | 1 listed · $150 |
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| with Swords | $113 | $44 – $156 | 5last 27 Apr 2024 | None listed |
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| 1st Class | $200 | $194 – $213 | 3last 21 Sept 2020 | None listed |
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HB Militaria
€135
approximately ≈ $154
Spessart Militaria
€40
approximately ≈ $46
Griffin Militaria
$150
Griffin Militaria
$240
Grenadier Militaria
£120
approximately ≈ $159
HB Militaria
€120
approximately ≈ $137
HB Militaria
€175
approximately ≈ $200