Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 Archive The compass rests upon a

The compass rests upon a bluish-gray finished metal base

In a letter from T

Arrested by Allied troops after the war

Towards the top of the shaft is a 20 mm wide glossy leather pull strap to ensure a snug fit to the wearer’s calf

Footnote: This particular badge is without chains

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Max Joseph Order, Knight, No.436, C.1917 Archive The compass rests upon a(Militr Max Joseph Orden). (Ritterkreuz). Instituted 1806. A copper gilt with white enameled Maltese cross with ball finials, obverse centre in blue enamel with monogram of Max Joseph (a cursive "MJK"), reverse centre applique also in blue enamel with Latin motto of the order, "Virtuti pro patria" (Bravery for the fatherland), adorned by copper gilt crown and elongated detailed suspension loop, officially hand engraved 436, measuring 30. 87 mm )w) x