
The Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (German: Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone) was an order of merit of the Kingdom of Bavaria established by King Maximilian Joseph I on 19 March 1808. The motto of the order is Virtus et Honos ('Courage and Honour').
The order was awarded in several grades:
- Grand Cross
- Grand Commander
- Commander
- Knight
- Medal in Gold
- Medal in Silver
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