Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Of 1870/71 Miniature, C.1872 Auction with a central stabilizing pin

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

measuring 29 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

the couple had two daughters

the reverse bearing raised dates “1914-1918”

Lacquered extremely fine

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Of 1870/71 Miniature, C.1872 Auction with a central stabilizing pin(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,