Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Star, c.1840

(Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone). Instituted 1808. A superb breast Star, in silver, center appliqué in Gold and enamels, mesauring 91mm, of multi piece, slender construction, weighs 52.8 grams, very tiny chipping to green enamels, in extremely fine condition and very rare.