Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross Star, C.1840 Archive which entails the bulk of

which entails the bulk of the book)

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

measuring 54 mm (w) x 84 mm (h - inclusive of laurels and horizontally pierced ball suspension)

III Class (in copper gilt on bronze with red enamels

1916 / THE GERMAN FLEET ATTACKED OFF THE COAST OF JUTLAND AND DRIVEN BACK INTO PORT WITH HEAVY LOSS

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross Star, C.1840 Archive which entails the bulk of(Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone). Instituted 1808. A superb breast Star, in silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, mesauring 91mm, of multi piece, slender construction, weighs 52. 8 grams, very tiny chipping to green enamels, in extremely fine condition and very rare.