Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Michael, Iv Class Cross With Crown, By Gebrüder Hemmerle United Republic of engraved within the wreath “Bortoluzzi

engraved within the wreath “Bortoluzzi Antonio “

This buckle is a "vet bringback" and was aqcuired here at our Burlington

When the Boer War started Major Pelletier was put as Second in command of The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry (First Contingent)

eight notches are neatly carved into the upper cross guard evenly distributed between top and bottom

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Michael, Iv Class Cross With Crown, By Gebrüder Hemmerle United Republic of engraved within the wreath “Bortoluzzi(Orden zum Heiligen Michael, IV. Klasse mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1837 by King Ludwig I. (1910 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with blue enameled arms, the obverse with an oval centerpiece bearing a detailing raised image of. St Michael trampling the devil, wielding a sword and shield, the latter with a blue inscription of QUIS UT DEUS (WHO IS LIKE GOD?), the reverse with a silver centerpiece