Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Crown, Collar, C.1920 Archive reverse illustrating two branches of

reverse illustrating two branches of oak leaves tied at the base

heard the initial distress call and turned toward the reported position some 90 nautical miles (100 miles) away

A very well worn cross in bronze

3 mm (w) x 86

The painting is well executed

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Crown, Collar, C.1920 Archive reverse illustrating two branches of(Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone). Established on 19 March 1808 by King Maximilian Joseph I. (1808 1918). Manufactured as a museum specimen, a chain meant to accompany the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown constructed of gilded silver, alternating links consisting of the initials of the founder (M J), the Bavarian crown, and green laurel wreaths containing the capital letters of the motto Virtus et Honos in light blue on a white background.