{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-cross-with-swords-by-weiss-co-g64115","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, by Weiss \u0026 Co.","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 Gold and multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a Gold 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 crossed sword clasp, the reverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a Gold Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle, bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a stylized suspension with loop and a period original ribbon, the reverse of the swords maker marked with the logo of Weiss \u0026amp; Co., Munich, with a silver content number of “900”, measuring 40.35 mm (w) x 47.51 mm (h), weighing 26.6 grams, demonstrating a chip to the enamel of the obverse disc, in near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50194068734229,"sku":"G64115","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G64115_2.jpg?v=1790722385","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-military-merit-iv-class-cross-with-swords-by-weiss-co-g64115","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}