Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 Auction Oberstein Nahe"

Oberstein Nahe"

visor wreath with original paper backing

Red cross medal

and only about half had made it

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 Auction Oberstein Nahe"(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