Silver, enamels, measures 50.4 mm in height incl. the eyelet, 41.6 mm in width. The center medallion is enameled in dark blue and features the royal cipher of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The medallion ring on the obverse is inscribed MERENTI ("Deserving"). The border of the ring on both sides is designed to resemble a belt, with the buckle at the bottom. The center medallion on the reverse features a crowned Bavarian lion, encircled by the ring showing the year of the order's institution. The medallion is suspended on a threaded 35-mm ribbon.

In very fine condition

Silver, enamels, measures 50.4 mm in height incl. the eyelet, 41.6 mm in width. The center medallion is enameled in dark blue and features the royal cipher of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The medallion ring on the obverse is inscribed MERENTI ("Deserving"). The border of the ring on both sides is designed to resemble a belt, with the buckle at the bottom. The center medallion on the reverse features a crowned Bavarian lion, encircled by the ring showing the year of the order's institution. The medallion is suspended on a threaded 35-mm ribbon.

In very fine condition. The right tip of the 6 o'clock arm of the cross is slightly bent out, resulting in minor loss of enamel at the very tip, and only on the obverse. There is no other wear visible with the naked eye on either side of the medallion. The suspension ribbon is exceptionally clean and wear-free.

The Military Merit Order was founded by King Ludwig II of Bavaria on 19 July 1866 to be awarded to officers and higher-ranking officials for bravery and military merit. It became the second highest military merit order after the Military Order of Max-Joseph. Swords were added in 1891, designating direct war merit. The order became obsolete in 1918, although the Bavarian government continued to process awards to 1920- 1921.
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