Bavaria. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael Knight’s Cross First Class; First Pre-1887 Type United Republic of (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked

(Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked "BEVO"

representing the rank of Hauptwachtmeister (Chief Watch Master)

The 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion was formed by the conversion of the 7th Battalion

and in near mint condition

Bavaria. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael Knight’s Cross First Class; First Pre-1887 Type United Republic of (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker markedA Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St. Michael Knights Cross First Class; First Type (1837 1887); in gold cross patte with blue enamels; with a center blue enameled applique with gold lettering reading Quis Ut Deus (Latin Who [is] like God?); with PFFP in gold lettering on the arms of the cross, and with gold lightning bolts between the arms; the reverse with a center blue enameled applique with gold lettering reading Virtuity (Latin Virtue); suspended