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A hollow gold cross pattee with dark blue enameled arms; the obverse with an oval gold disc depicting St. Michael slaying a dragon - his shield reads “Quis Ut Deus” (Latin - Who [is] like God?); the reverse with a round gold disc, inscribed “Virtuti” (Latin - Virtue); suspended from a hollow swivel crown suspension, with a horizontally pierced ball and broad loop for suspension - marked “G.B” for “Gebrüder Hemmerle, München” and marked “750” for 75% gold content; suspended from its period original neck ribbon; measuring 48.38 mm (w) x 85.81 mm (h); weighing 32.0 grams; the enamels virtually untouched, without cracks or chips of any kind; in overall virtually mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: With a total of 420 of this Royal Merit Order of St. Michael, Second Class Cross awarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. 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A finely made star in typical early French style, consisting of a multiple smooth and scaled rays, a Gold four armed cross with pebbled surfaces with ornate silver button bordering affixed by four screwposts, centre applique in blue enamel with “Quis ut Deuss” (Latin - Who [is] like God?) as well as each of the arms of the cross featuring a letter, to form the acronym “PFFP” for “Principi Fidelis Favere Patria” (Latin - Faithful to the Prince, serving the Fatherland), reverse in gilt with Gold pin assembly, measuring 88 mm (w) x 89 mm (h), note that lengthy Gold pin extends past the 6 o'clock arm, unmarked however exhibiting the stylistic characteristics of French manufacture, toned, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. 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A round bronze medal; the obverse depicting St. Michael slaying a dragon - his shield reads “Quis Ut Deus” (Latin - Who [is] like God?); the reverse inscribed “Virtuti” (German - Virtue); on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; 35.95 mm in diameter; weighing 19.6 grams; in overall very fine condition. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124477710613,"sku":"G37012","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-023583.jpg?v=1692878242"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-a-royal-merit-order-of-st-michael-iii-class-cross-by-g-s-c1910-g38771","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Iii Class Cross, By G \u0026 S, C.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Könglicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael 3. Klasse). Instituted on 29 September 1693. (Issued 1887-1918). A gilded silver cross with blue-enamelled arms, the obverse with an oval disc at its centre depicts St. Michael slaying the dragon, his shield reads “QUIS UT DEUS” (“WHO IS LIKE GOD”), the reverse with a round centre inscribed “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”), maker mark on side between 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms “G\u0026amp;S,” with silver fineness stamped “938,” Dutch silver hallmark letter “V” on loop, measures 39.28 mm (w) x 64.11 mm (h), weighs 27.5 grams, displays old pleasing patina, showing gilt wear, suspended from a hollow swivel crown suspension from a horizontally pierced ball and loop, with period replacement ribbon, and in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: 1,470 recipients of the 3rd Class Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125205127445,"sku":"G38771","price":945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-043107.jpg?v=1692881622"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-a-royal-merit-order-of-st-michael-silver-merit-medal-c1900-g42341","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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An early to mid 20th century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, with a navy blue field flanked by wide deep pink stripes on either side, a large rosette backed by a ribbon tie sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 102 mm wide x 810 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Merit Order of St Michael was instituted in 1693 by Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, then Archbishop-Elector of Cologne, as a Military order. Initially, this order was only open to the Catholic nobility. It was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander and Knight, plus a Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. 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Constructed of 18k Gold with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée 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 former’s shield featuring a blue enameled inscription of “QUIS ET DEUS” (“WHO IS LIKE GOD”), the reverse bearing a central circular Gold medallion overlaid by a blue enameled inscription of “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”), the twelve o’clock arm topped by a swivel hinge connecting to a crown suspension with a loop retaining a period original tri-fold ribbon, double-marked between the quadrant of the three and six o’clock arms and the suspension loop with the log of Weiss \u0026amp; Co., Munich, with a finesse number of “750” indicating 18k Gold composition, measuring 36.23 mm (w) x 61.61 mm (h) (inclusive of crown suspension), weighing 20.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), a striking example of the award in near mint condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135261921557,"sku":"G53550.RL1","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc9566_125_1.jpg?v=1692909184"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-st-michael-medal-bar-g55032","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Michael Medal Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring three decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. A King Ludwig Cross, constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of King Ludwig III, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a date of “7. I. 1916” on a Bavarian checkered motif, unmarked, measuring 39.81 mm (w) x 45.60 mm (h), weighing 21.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. A Golden Wedding Anniversary Medal, constructed of gilded zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 25.99 mm (w) x 37.01 mm (h), demonstrating total loss of gilt finish, in very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. 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Constructed of 18k Gold with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with blue enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt inscription of “QUIS ET DEUS” (“WHO IS LIKE GOD?”, the translation of the Hebrew name Michael), the arms with gilt lightning bolts emanating from the centrepiece, topped by initials “PFFP (“PRINCIPI FIDELIS FAVERE PATRIA”, or “FAITHFUL TO THE PRINCE TO SERVE THE FATHERLAND”), the reverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt inscription of “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”), the arms similarly bearing lightning bolts and initials “PFFP”, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a crown device retaining a suspension loop, unmarked, measuring 15.58 mm (w) x 26.55 mm (h), weighing 3.5 grams, a stunning example of the highest quality in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47973409521941,"sku":"G55891","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0504.jpg?v=1707335716"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-st-michael-iv-class-cross-with-crown-m0685-4","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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