Bavaria, Merit Order Of St. Michael Archive Green oxidation and residue evident

Green oxidation and residue evident on the hardware and insignia

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

He is documented as having fought in the South African campaigns of the late 1870s

superimposed with the letter

and moved back to the western edges of Inverness Copse in support

Bavaria, Merit Order Of St. Michael Archive Green oxidation and residue evidentGrand 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.