Bavaria, Kingdom. Bavaria, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Proclamation of King Maximilian I Joseph Auction Archive marked "LEGION OF MERIT /

marked "LEGION OF MERIT / CHIEF COMMANDER" on the lid

reverse illustrating a winged angel thrusting a spear into a fallen angel

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The cap measures approximately 210 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) x 95 mm (h)

Bavaria, Kingdom. Bavaria, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Proclamation of King Maximilian I Joseph Auction Archive marked "LEGION OF MERIT /(Silbermedaille auf die Proklamation von Maximilian Joseph zum Knig von Bayern). Constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of King Maximilian I Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed monogram, unmarked, measuring 32. 00 mm (w) x 31. 91 mm (h), weighing 10. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.