Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity inscribed "SZEBB JOVOT" on the

inscribed "SZEBB JOVOT" on the obverse

Upon the ceasing of hostilities and his return to civilian life

Sewn in place over the right breast pocket is a Luftwaffe eagle in tan and khaki embroidery

Order of Military Merit - Officer’s Cross with Flames and Swords (1905-1918)

It was here that he was promoted to Bombardier on February 6

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity inscribed "SZEBB JOVOT" on the(Militr Max Joseph Orden). (Ritterkreuz). Instituted 1806. A copper gilt with white enameled Maltese cross with ball finials, obverse centre in blue enamel with monogram of Max Joseph (a cursive "MJK"), reverse centre applique also in blue enamel with Latin motto of the order, "Virtuti pro patria" (Bravery for the fatherland), adorned by copper gilt crown and elongated detailed suspension loop, officially hand engraved 436, measuring 30. 87 mm )w) x