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An Order Of Military Merit, Civil Division Ii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Hemmerle","description":"(Militärverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905-1918 issue). Constructed of silver and enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central black enameled disc overlaid by a raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) and arabesques, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” and arabesques, unmarked, measuring 41.37 mm (w) x 48.87 mm (h), weighing 15.7 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux light blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered inscription of “BAYR. M. V. K. 2. KL.”, the interior with a padded blue satin lid liner bearing a partially-intact maker’s mark of “GEBRÜDER HEMMERLE, MÜNCHEN”, with a retractable and depressed blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, measuring 60 mm (w) x 88 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133608055061,"sku":"G52197","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6105_947_1.jpg?v=1692905682"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-i-class-cross-with-swords-and-crown-by-gebruder-hemmerle-c1918-g52383rl1","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross With Swords And Crown, By Gebrüder Hemmerle, C.1918","description":"(Militär-Verdienstorden, I. Klasse mit Krone und Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1918 issue). 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An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Cross With Swords","description":"(Militär-Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 19 July 1866 by King Ludwig II. (1905-1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized silver flames, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle executed in gilt and white enamel, bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt and buckle executed in gilt and white enamel, bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, topped by a suspension loop retaining a period original ribbon, the reverse of the sword clasp marked with a silver content number of “900”, measuring 40.32 mm (w) x 47.22 mm (h), weighing 25.0 grams, with minor flecking and scratching visible to the enamels, in overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134281765141,"sku":"M0524-10","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3657_917.jpg?v=1692907234"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-knights-cross-with-swords-c1915-g51154","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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Constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled disc overlaid by a silver monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central black enameled disc overlaid by a silver lion rampant, within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a silvered date of “1866” with arabesques, the reverse of the sword clasp bearing a silver content number of “900” beside a maker’s mark rendered illegible by the twelve o’clock arm of the cross, measuring 41.25 mm (w) x 48.25 mm (h), weighing 25.4 grams, with some flecking of enamels evident, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134652305685,"sku":"G51154","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc9942_256.jpg?v=1692907973"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-cross-with-swords-c1914-g54286","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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Constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central blue enamelled disc overlaid by a silver monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a white enamelled belt and buckle bearing an inscription of MERENTI with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central black enamelled disc overlaid by a silver lion rampant, within a white enamelled belt and buckle bearing a silvered date of “1866” with arabesques, marked on the reverse of the sword with a 900 silver fineness mark, measures 40.8mm (w) x 48.1mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27.7 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, lovely patina, worn on a replacement ribbon, in extremely fine condition. \n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135448109333,"sku":"G54286","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_2298-_1.jpg?v=1692910169"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-military-division-iii-class-cross-by-jacob-leser-g54583","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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Constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, joined together through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion, overlaid by a gilded monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a white enameled belt and buckle, bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion, overlaid by a gilded Bavarian lion rampant, set within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the obverse twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp and topped by a stylized suspension and loop retaining a period original ribbon, the reverse of the swords maker marked with the logo of Jacob Leser, Straubing, and bearing a silver content number of “900”, with an additional “900” silver mark stamped onto the suspension ring, measuring 40.24 mm (w) x 49.66 mm (h), weighing 26.8 grams, the swords have loosened but remain firmly secured in place, minor flecking is visible to the enamels, and the reverse three o’clock arm demonstrates careful repair of the enamel, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135524819221,"sku":"G54583","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_4326.jpg?v=1692910731"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-military-division-iv-class-cross-with-swords-by-weiss-co-g54581rl1","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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Constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, joined together through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion, overlaid by a gilded monogram of King Ludwig II, set within a white enameled belt and buckle, bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion, overlaid by a gilded Bavarian lion rampant, set within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the obverse twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp and topped by a stylized suspension and loop retaining a period original ribbon, the reverse of the suspension maker marked with the logo of Weiss \u0026amp; Co., Munich, and bearing a silver content number of “950”, measuring 40.93 mm (w) x 48.13 mm (h), weighing 25.0 grams, the sword clasp has loosened but remains firmly secured in place and minor flecking is evident to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135582720277,"sku":"G54581.RL1","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_4312_1.jpg?v=1692911120"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-cross-with-swords-g54540rl1","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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