below the Iron Cross
is a German language term used in referring to certain national armies
The bronze and higher requirements are more stringent
100 active troops
This may have been because during the same period the army was in the midst of a dramatic increase in size and modernization program encouraged by the Nazis
✚8953✚ German pre WW1 Bavarian Regimental Honour Cross 12TH INFANTRY REGIMENT below the Iron CrossOriginal German Bavarian Warrior League Regimental Honour Cross of the Royal Bavarian 12th Infantry Regiment Prince Arnulf (Kniglich Bayerischen 12 Infanterie Regiment Prinz Arnulf). This Regiment was deployed on the Westfront only: Lorraine, Thiescourt, Canny, Arras, La Vasse, Verdun, St. Mihiel, Chemin des Dames, Argonnes and Alsace WW1, VERY NICE CONDITION, GOOD EXAMPLE WITH ATTRACTIVE TARNISH, WORKING PIN DEVICE, VERY NICE EXAMPLE, RARE AWARD