Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Max Joseph, Commander Miniature, C. 1914 Newly Listed Wellington Press

Wellington Press

56 on June 30

measuring 88 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

when he suffered a severe gun shot wound (shrapnel) to the chest and face on September 15

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Max Joseph, Commander Miniature, C. 1914 Newly Listed Wellington PressInstituted January 1, 1806 by Maximilian Joseph. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross, the obverse medallion presents a blue enamelled field with the inscription MJ, the reverse presents the orders motto VIRTUTI PRO PATRIA on a blue enamelled background, the badge is suspended from a large gilt crown, measures 15. 80mm (w) x 32. 25mm (h inclusive of crown suspension and integral ring), weighs 2. 5 grams, enamels intact, integral ring