Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Crown, Collar, C.1920 Archive constructed of painted bakelite

constructed of painted bakelite

1) A Sogel Umgegend Kriegerverein (Veteran’s Association) membership badge

(DRL Sportabzeichen in Silber)

Traditionally

measuring 123 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Crown, Collar, C.1920 Archive constructed of painted bakelite(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.