A Bavarian Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael; First Class certificate_of_authenticity Gibbons boasted a brilliant record

Gibbons boasted a brilliant record ashore and afloat

Naming has been officially re- impressed

officially impressed: LIEUT

In 1941 during the course of Operation Barbarossa they were involved in the assault against Russia from bases in Pilau

A Bavarian Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael; First Class certificate_of_authenticity Gibbons boasted a brilliant recordA Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St. Michael Brest Star First Class, in silver, center in Gold and enamels, 79mm, of French manufacture, with French silver hallmark (eagles head) on the pin and catch, circa 1860, of excellent quality manufacture, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: many Bavarian orders and awards were produced in France during early to mid 19th Century.