Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order St. Michael In Gold, Third Class,C.1900 Buy Now Type V (1892-1918) (silver

Type V (1892-1918) (silver

While in the field

stain evident on the medal bed

where he was to remain for six weeks

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order St. Michael In Gold, Third Class,C.1900 Buy Now Type V (1892-1918) (silver(Bayerisch Kniglicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael Kreuz 3. Klasse). Issued 1887 1918. A gold cross pattee with blue enameled arms; the obverse depicting St. Michael slaying a dragon his shield reads QUIS UT DEUS (Latin Who [is] like God?); the reverse inscribed VIRTUTI (Latin Virtue) in blue enamels; on a swivel crown and loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; marked J. L for Jacob Leser and 750 for gold purity; measuring 35. 93