Bayern

Silver, on 10 cm long original ribbon section. Medallion twisted!

with ribbon in presentation case with imprint "Bayr. M.V.Kr. 3. Kl.", with maker's mark "Gebrüder Hemmerle München", clasp defective! Condition 2.

Manufactured by Jacob Leser, silver, the cross arms partially repaired on obverse! Reverse with maker's mark on suspension loop 950 J.L., the ring marked 900.

wearable silver medal, 16 mm, reverse inscription “Dem Verdienste um die vaterländische Landwirtschaft” (For Merit in National Agriculture), on ribbon bow. Unworn, condition 2+.

Manufactured by Jacob Leser, silver, cross arms partially damaged, appliqués in genuine gold. Reverse with maker's mark on suspension loop 950 J.L., ring marked 900.

Buckle, maker “M. Heinloth”, condition 2.

This is a particularly fine example crafted by the Bavarian court jeweler Quellhorst, circa 1850. Silver breast star, the applied cross arms and medallion in gold, the center with gold motto “Virtuti Pro Patria”, the background blue enameled, the cross arms with finely granulated silver inlay. The reverse gilt, the medallion bearing the maker's mark “Quellhorst”, the pin with the Austrian import mark for silver goods “A”, from 1872 onwards. Complete in the distinctive octagonal presentation case, exterior covered with brown leather, interior with light gray velvet bed, the lid interior with white silk lining. Only lightly worn, in wonderful condition. 
Extremely rare, of museum-quality significance, offered by us for the first time in over 35 years of business.

The Military Order of Max Joseph was established by Bavarian King Maximilian I Joseph by army order of March 1, 1806, retroactive to January 1, 1806, and was the highest military order of merit of the Kingdom of Bavaria. The order consisted of three classes: Grand Cross, Commander's Cross, and Knight's Cross.  Recipients were entered into the nobility register and received the addition “Ritter von” (Knight of) to their civilian name (for example, Wilhelm Leeb became Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb).  The Grand Cross was only awarded to generals; during the period 1816–1876 there were only 11 awards in total, 10 of which went to foreigners. 
This piece originates from the estate of Julius Jakob Freiherr von Haynau (* October 14, 1786 in Kassel; † March 14, 1853 in Vienna), General of Artillery (Feldzeugmeister); the award was made in 1849 for the suppression of the uprisings in Hungary. The order remained in the family after the general's death.

Particularly fine execution in gilt silver. Oval medallion with winged propeller, crowned, with surrounding oak leaf/laurel wreath. Reverse stamped “L. Lerch München” and “Silber 850”. Height 27 mm, on long pin. Only lightly worn, condition 2+.

Bronze, condition 2.

Without ribbon, Condition 2.

Ribbon bar, with maker Weiss & Co. Quellhorst Nachf. München, in cardboard box with print “L”, Condition 2

Replacement piece, manufactured circa 1935/40. Solid die-struck construction in fine zinc, enameled center attached by clasps, reverse smooth. Worn, cross on crown broken off at top, condition 2-.

Replacement pieces from this period surface regularly. Due to daily wear of badges awarded in World War I, many pieces suffered more or less extensive enamel damage. For this reason, many officers who served in the Reichswehr and Wehrmacht after 1918 purchased corresponding replacement pieces to continue wearing them.

undamaged, marked Weiss & Co. with "900" and "950" silver.

19x16 mm, partially enameled.

Medal for flag ribbon. Diameter 45 mm, base metal, without ribbon. Condition 2

silver-plated, in presentation case with imprint “Bayr. M.V.Kr. 2. Kl.”, with maker's mark in lining “Hofkunstanstalt und Ordenfabrik Jacob Leser Straubing”.

Oval medallion with winged propeller, crowned, surrounded by oak leaf/laurel wreath. Reverse stamped “L. Lerch München” and “Silber 950”. Height 27 mm, on somewhat shortened pin. 

Manufactured by Weiss & Co in Munich, silver, applied gold overlays, manufacturer's marking on the ribbon loop unclear, swords stamped with WCo 900. With ribbon bar.

Bronze without ribbon and without suspension loop, condition 2-3

Dia. 33 mm, Condition 2.

silver-plated, marked on reverse side on sword, in sliding cardboard case with imprint “Bayr. M.V.Kr. 2. Kl.” and marking “Weiss & Co. Ordenfabrik München Herrnstr. 44 a”

Embroidered example from the first third of the 19th century. Silver bullion thread and sequins, the medallion in metal thread and blue silk embroidery, verso with white backing paper. Lightly worn, in good condition.
The Grand Cross of the Military Max Joseph Order was awarded only 66 times in total, of which 25 times during World War I. The Bayerisches Armeemuseum possesses an embroidered star from the estate of Prince Wrede; otherwise, only 3 other examples are known worldwide. Extremely rare.

This piece comes from the Klingbeil collection and is illustrated in the reference book “Orden 1700-2000” by Karsten Klingbeil, Volume 1, page 106.

Cross on ribbon. Silver, the medallion finely enameled. Complete on original ribbon with applied ribbon bar. Condition 2+.

Bronze, condition 2.

A typical production from World War I. Silver, hollow-embossed construction with soldered components, the Bavarian crown executed in openwork, reverse with smooth backplate, typical manufacture by Poellath. Showing considerable wear, the pin was repaired on the reverse during wartime.

Bronze, condition 2.

Manufactured by Gebrüder Hemmerle, München. The clasp marked G.H., with ribbon in presentation case with imprint “Bayr. M.V.O. 4. Kl.”, one sword is slightly deformed.

silver-plated, the center enameled, complete with ribbon in damaged blue presentation case with imprint "Bayr. M. V. Kr. 2. Kl." and marking "Hofkunstanstalt und Ordenfabrik Jacob Leser Straubing". The cross in condition 2, the case condition 3.

Manufactured by Jacob Leser, silver, the cross arms partially damaged, the overlays in genuine gold. Reverse with maker's mark on the suspension loop 950 J.L., the ring marked 900.

Bronze, dark toned, with ribbon bar.

Buckle, maker: M. Heinloth, condition 2.

Tall oval badge, silver-plated, approx. 33 x 53 mm, reverse with pin and maker mark Deschler & Sohn München, condition 2.
The patron of the Association was Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria.
The Bavarian Cadet Corps, in which approximately 5,000 cadets received comprehensive military training from 1756 to 1920, was dissolved on April 1, 1920. The last headquarters on Marsstrasse in München Neuhausen was destroyed by bombing in 1945.

with ribbon in presentation case with imprint "Bayr. M.V.Kr. 3. Kl. mm. Krone", in blue case, clasp damaged.

silver-plated, in original presentation case with imprint “Bayr. M.V.Kr. 2. Kl.”.

Wartime production in bronze, gilt, the enamel of the lower reverse cross arm damaged.

, on ribbon.

Bronze, diameter approximately 36 mm

Gold, diameter 17.5 mm, height 28.5 mm, movable crown, finely enameled.

Oval medal, silver-plated, on ribbon, loop is newly soldered and fragile, condition 3.

Bronze.

silver-plated, marked G.H. on reverse of sword, in award case with imprint “Bayr. M.V.Kr. 2. Kl.”, with maker's mark in lining “Gebr. Hemmerle München”.

Bronze, the cross arms lacquered green.

Buckle, manufacturer: M. Heinloth, condition 2.

edge marked by Bavarian Main Mint, on ribbon.
The commemorative medal was instituted on June 29, 1932, under the protectorate of the last regiment proprietor Crown Prince Rupprecht von Bayern, and was awarded by the Association of Former Members of the 2nd Bavarian Infantry Regiment “Kronprinz” on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of this renowned troop formation. All former regimental members who possessed civil rights of honor were eligible for the award.

Approximately 1,000 medals were awarded.