Guest Rick Research Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 There's been enough of a "blue" interlude to sneak some more back in from the Traveling Museum without making that Württemberg guy jealous. I've always wondered how these could have been worn--right where sashes, belts, and overcoat linings would seem most likely to snag and , so here are shared with you all today three different types of the pinback Officer-grade Bavarian Military Merit Order--BMV-O: A pre-1905 type without flames A wartime example with swords. Generally this class went to Obersten. A really odd type: wartime silver-gilt without swords! The last type shown seems to have been given to Austrains (God knows why) and a couple of War Ministry/GHQ Beamten types. Here's the normal swords type being worn by Old Picklepuss: (inexplicably NOT wearing his Max Joseph!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I didn't know these existed as a pin back. So much to learn... Beautiful pieces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 They are beautiful and thanks for posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Great stuff Rick! I always wanted one of these, but I am still looking... especially the early ones in Gold are so beautiful. I would go for a Leser type of Steck/Offizierskreuz... ;-) ciao, C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rujab Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hier mal meine Beiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedehansen Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Oberst Wachs pre 1902 wearing his BMV3 Regards Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNickel Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 hi, i can only show this bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rujab Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Was für eine Spange Klasse Gruss Rudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hi all, I wondered if someone could answer a seemingly simple question, attached are two images of the BMVO officer cross, one gilt, the other silver, I can't seem to locate any positive details of the full list of classes which list the officer cross in gilt and silver, did they exist in two finishes and if they did why the difference since they are both classed as "Officer"? thanks Alex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spolei Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 There are no different classes.Pure economic reasons were the reason for the changeover.From the end of 1916, the crosses were only given in the version of silver gilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komtur Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The gold layer on the gilded versions is simply often nearly complete faded. The order on the bar of Generalarzt Dr. Brecht is defenitely a silver gilded 3rd class with crown awarded on 5th of January 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Thank you both for the response so the "Silver" version I posted is merely faded gilt then. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus1831 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 pictures with the cross in wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I have one in my collection that has the faded gilt issue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) I took the liberty to merge Alex K's 2017 thread into this all-time-favorite topic started by the late Rick Research in 2013, to have a combined overview of these rare beauties... Thanks to all for sharing their treasures with the community! Edited April 27, 2023 by saschaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 My precious one… of my favourite maker of BMVO: Jakob Leser… enjoy 😉😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 That is a real beauty Claudio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now