Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity Order of Military Merit -

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

Overall condition ranging from near very fine to very fine

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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 Order of Military Merit -(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