Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Merit Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude ID card measuring 111x163mm

ID card measuring 111x163mm

It was primarily conferred to recognize meritorious civil services within the realms of culture

measuring 103 mm x 57 mm

It displays nice texture and quality workmanship

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR GEWERBLICHES VERDIENST” (“FOR INDUSTRIAL MERIT”)

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Merit Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude ID card measuring 111x163mm(Verdienstorden vom Heiligen Michael Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 16 February 1837 by King Ludwig I. (1887 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a raised and finely detailed depiction of St. Michael trampling the devil, the former clutching a shield bearing a blue enameled inscription of QUIS UT DEUS (WHO IS