Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Order Of St. Michael, Iii Class Cross In Gold, By Weiss & Co. United Republic of 39 mm (w) x 51

39 mm (w) x 51

A gilded silver medal

in order to obtain concessions and diplomatic recognition for the new Mexican Empire

37 mm x 64 mm)

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Order Of St. Michael, Iii Class Cross In Gold, By Weiss & Co. United Republic of 39 mm (w) x 51(Verdienstorden vom Heiligen Michael Kreuz III. Klasse). Instituted 16 February 1837 by King Ludwig I. (1887 1918 issue). Constructed of 18k Gold with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with blue enameled arms set within a Gold frame, the obverse bearing a central oval Gold medallion bearing a finely detailed depiction of St. Michael trampling the devil, with the formers shield featuring a blue enameled inscription of QUIS ET DEUS (WHO IS LIKE GOD),