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

Oberstein Nahe"

contemporary engraved (No

Constructed of fine grey machine embroidery on a black wool backer

He was with this unit for only six weeks

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