number impressed "969" on the edge
constructed of metal (non-magnetic)
NEWCASTLE upon TYNE" with the company's insignia on the inside lid
naming his next-of-kin as his widowed mother
The obverse centrepiece has an eagle bearing a shield inscribed "FRANCE"
Germany, Imperial. A Max Joseph Order Family Group To Field Marshal Von Monte Creto, General Ludwig Von Wittich & Major Von Pechmann Auction number impressed "969" on theGermany, Imperial. A Superb Bavarian Military Order of Max Joseph, Awarded to Austrian Croatian Field Marshal Franz Csorich von Monte Creto, in 1814, Prussian General Ludwig von Wittich in 1870, and Major Dr. Gnther von Pechmann for Battle of Verdun, WW1 1) Bavaria, Kingdom. The 309 Engraved Military Order of Max Joseph, Knights Cross, c. 1814 (Militr Max Joseph Orden Ritterkreuz). Instituted by Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria on 1 January 1806. (1806