Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Order Of St. Michael, Iii Class Cross In Gold, By Weiss & Co. United Republic of in order to obtain concessions

in order to obtain concessions and diplomatic recognition for the new Mexican Empire

A gilded silver medal

37 mm x 64 mm)

39 mm (w) x 51

eight with scalloped edges

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Order Of St. Michael, Iii Class Cross In Gold, By Weiss & Co. United Republic of in order to obtain concessions(Verdienstorden vom Heiligen Michael Kreuz III. Klasse). Instituted 16 February 1837 by King Ludwig I. (1887 1918 issue). Constructed of 18k Gold with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with blue enameled arms set within a Gold frame, the obverse bearing a central oval Gold medallion bearing a finely detailed depiction of St. Michael trampling the devil, with the formers shield featuring a blue enameled inscription of QUIS ET DEUS (WHO IS LIKE GOD),