Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers certificate_of_authenticity Diplock was named Acting Warrant

Diplock was named Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class on May 31

Blackened bakelite

inscribed DEN 18 OKTOBER 1861 in gilt lettering

reverse presents paper backing

Naming is engraved on the IGSM and impressed on the QSA

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers certificate_of_authenticity Diplock was named Acting Warrant(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.