Bavaria, Merit Order Of St. Michael Archive serving aboard a variety of

serving aboard a variety of ships

1917 and after serving in France for twenty-one months

Green oxidation and residue evident on the hardware and insignia

Warriner G/R R

Footnote: John Watt joined the Royal Flying Corps possibly as early as 1914 and in order to receive the 1914-15 Star

Bavaria, Merit Order Of St. Michael Archive serving aboard a variety ofGrand Cross Star, in silver, cross in silver gilt, rays between the arms of the cross in gold, center in gold appliqu? and enamel. Unmarked star, 86x86mm, of superb quality manufacture, possibly Austrian, circa 1850, toned, in extremely fine condition. Contained within fine quality fitted case of issue. Extremely rare star with gold rays between the arms of the cross.