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Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown

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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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Merit_of_the_Bavarian_Crown