Bavaria, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade, c.1860

(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 FÜRST 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.