Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Breast Star Miniature, C.1910 Auction " A 1913-1918 issue Saxon

" A 1913-1918 issue Saxon Maria-Anna Order Cross Third Class (Maria-Anna Orden Kreuz III Klasse)

Measuring 15x77mm

marked in green with the stylized SS runes

the obverse centre bears a black enamel eagle with outstretched wings

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Breast Star Miniature, C.1910 Auction " A 1913-1918 issue Saxon(Militr Verdienstorden, Bruststern Miniatur). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms set within a Gold frame, with a central black enameled disc overlaid by a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, within stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing an