{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-cross-with-swords-by-jacob-leser-g62000","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, by Jacob Leser","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMilitär-Verdienstorden Kreuz IV. Klasse mit Schwertern\u003c\/em\u003e). 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 through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a raised and gilded monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a sword clasp, the reverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques, topped by an ornate suspension culminating in an eyelet and ring with a period original ribbon, the reverse of the swords maker marked with the logo of Jacob Leser, Straubing, with a silver content mark of “900”, measuring 41.78 mm (w) x 50.75 mm (h), weighing 27.3 grams, demonstrating some flecking to the enamels and a small repair to the obverse three o’clock arm, in near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49795479830805,"sku":"G62000","price":404.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G27330_2.jpg?v=1772655804","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-cross-with-swords-by-jacob-leser-g62000","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}