Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 Auction Left apex shows nothing but

Left apex shows nothing but an occasional moist vale which disappears on coughing

Red cross medal

Oberstein Nahe"

Constructed of fine grey machine embroidery on a black wool backer

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 Auction Left apex shows nothing but(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