Bavaria, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Archive constructed in bronze with blue

constructed in bronze with blue

nickel/silver plated

to become the 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk)

measuring 51 mm x 37 mm

featuring an inlaid traditional national wattle pattern

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Archive constructed in bronze with blue(Silberne Zivildienstmedaille). Issued 1840 1918. Type III. A round silver medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of King Maximilian, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE UM FRST UND VATERLAND (German For merit for the prince and fatherland); on a double loop for suspension; measuring 35. 81 mm in diameter; marked under bust, weighing 19. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.