Bavaria. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael Knight’s Cross First Class; First Pre-1887 Type United Republic of (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked

(Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked "BEVO"

whose purpose was to assist and support the cultural revitalization of China

Footnote: The 33rd Regiment of the Line was present at the Battle of Waterloo commanded by General Berthezène

reverse inscribed with a list of battle honours "MONS / MARNE / YPRES / ARRAS / AMIENS / NOYON / CAMBRAI" inside a wreath of laurel leaves

a lightly worn example

Bavaria. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael Knight’s Cross First Class; First Pre-1887 Type United Republic of (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker markedA Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St. Michael Knights Cross First Class; First Type (1837 1887); in gold cross patte with blue enamels; with a center blue enameled applique with gold lettering reading Quis Ut Deus (Latin Who [is] like God?); with PFFP in gold lettering on the arms of the cross, and with gold lightning bolts between the arms; the reverse with a center blue enameled applique with gold lettering reading Virtuity (Latin Virtue); suspended