landsknechte Posted May 20 Posted May 20 I've had this very Bavarian lapel bow for a while now, and wanted to give it a second look. As best I can tell: Bavarian Order of St. Michael 3 or 4 Bavaria King Ludwig Cross Bavaria Golden Wedding Anniversary Medal Bavaria Luitpold Cross for 40 years state service Bavaria Prinz Luitpold medal (seems more likely) or Saxe-Weimar White Falcon Saxe-Ernestine House Order Prussian Crown Order or Württemberg Friedrichs Order Obviously a dedicated career official of some sort, but what sort? Are there any clues to be had? In particular, what does the St. Michael tell us? 1
spolei Posted May 20 Posted May 20 Hello, there are many possible professions here. A university teacher, a clergyman, a mayor of a large city. A high administrative official, perhaps also a higher court official. We won't find out from the ribbons.
landsknechte Posted May 20 Author Posted May 20 11 hours ago, spolei said: Hello, there are many possible professions here. A university teacher, a clergyman, a mayor of a large city. A high administrative official, perhaps also a higher court official. We won't find out from the ribbons. Is there anything at all to be gleaned from the level of the St. Michael they were awarded?
spolei Posted May 24 Posted May 24 Unfortunately, I don't know an exact classification either. In most cases, the fourth class knight was awarded with or without a crown. The higher classes went to high-ranking personalities and the high nobility. 1
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