Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Of 1870/71 Miniature, C.1872 Auction Lacquered extremely fine

Lacquered extremely fine

reverse illustrating a wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves with the coat-of-arms of the City of Milan at the top and an un-named name plate in the centre

with a central stabilizing pin emanating from the reverse of the wreath

Five German Medals - War Merit Cross 2nd Class (zinc

In a book by George Lepre

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Of 1870/71 Miniature, C.1872 Auction Lacquered extremely fine(Verdienstkreuz fr 1870 71 Miniatur). Instituted 12 May 1871 by King Ludwig II. (1871 1872). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a red Geneva Cross, the revere bearing a central gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, within a ring of blue enamels bearing gilt dates 1870 1871,