Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Max Joseph, Commander Miniature, C. 1914 Newly Listed 1939 Pattern

1939 Pattern

41 mm (w) x 45

METZ 1893” (“DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF LORRAINE

with fine period ribbon

the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integrated catch

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Max Joseph, Commander Miniature, C. 1914 Newly Listed 1939 PatternInstituted January 1, 1806 by Maximilian Joseph. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross, the obverse medallion presents a blue enamelled field with the inscription MJ, the reverse presents the orders motto VIRTUTI PRO PATRIA on a blue enamelled background, the badge is suspended from a large gilt crown, measures 15. 80mm (w) x 32. 25mm (h inclusive of crown suspension and integral ring), weighs 2. 5 grams, enamels intact, integral ring