Original Imperial German WWI Ludwig III of Bavaria Weihnachten Christmas 1917 Ceramic Wall Plaque Military Art The data plate on this

The data plate on this example reads:

having passed a prohibition law in 1914

and they seem to be some what rare

The basic design of the WWII crosses is a central Tatzenkreuz (cross pattée) struck from iron and mounted in a silver frame which has a raised crenulated decorative border

The exterior shows wear to the black paint

Original Imperial German WWI Ludwig III of Bavaria Weihnachten Christmas 1917 Ceramic Wall Plaque Military Art The data plate on thisOriginal Item. Only One Available. Ludwig III (Ludwig Luitpold Josef Maria Aloys Alfred; 7 January 1845 18 October 1921) was the last King of Bavaria, reigning from 1913 to 1918. Initially, he served in the Bavarian military as a lieutenant and went on to hold the rank of Oberleutnant during the Austro Prussian War. He entered politics at the age of 18, as a member of the Bavarian parliament, and was a keen participant, supporting electoral reforms.