Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Crown, Collar, C.1920 GTRexclude as they should be

as they should be

with period bronze ring suspension

naming on the reverse of the belt has faded with time but the number "4537" remains clearly visible

one in English script

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Crown, Collar, C.1920 GTRexclude as they should be(Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone). Established on 19 March 1808 by King Maximilian Joseph I. (1808 1918). Manufactured as a museum specimen, a chain meant to accompany the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown constructed of gilded silver, alternating links consisting of the initials of the founder (M J), the Bavarian crown, and green laurel wreaths containing the capital letters of the motto Virtus et Honos in light blue on a white background.