Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Star, By Gebrüder Hemmerle Auction Archive Footnote: This Order was conferred

Footnote: This Order was conferred upon Chinese and foreign military personnel in recognition of meritorious service during war and peace

32 mm x 112 mm

168 mm x 229 mm on a 205 mm x 272 mm board)

one of the posts is slightly bent

stitched with double-sided white cotton discs measuring 23 cm in diameter

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Star, By Gebrüder Hemmerle Auction Archive Footnote: This Order was conferred(Verdienstorden vom Heiligen Michael Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 16 February 1837 by King Ludwig I. (1837 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed pebbled star, the obverse bearing a central Cross Patte with ribbed and gilded arms situated within a pebbled border, with the arms bearing raised initials P F F P for PRINCIPI FIDELIS FAVERE PATRIA (FAITHFUL TO THE PRINCE TO SERVE THE