Assorted Worldwide Medals: Order of Leopold, Croix de Guerre, Seven (7) German-Bavarian Orders of Merit, Merenti 1866, 14 Medals Total. Fine collection of assorted European medals: There are seven German-Bavarian Orders of Merit with one of note:
1.) Badge in deep blue, white and black enamel. At the top are crossed swords. Recto: black enamel center with ornate golden "L" (King Ludwig II.) with crown on top and the word "Merenti" on white enamel ring that forms a stylized belt. Verso: black enamel center with gold Bavarian lion and "1866" on white enamel ring that forms a stylized belt.
Also included
2.) Order of Leopold of Belgium 5th Class with fine enameling of green wreath and white and gold Maltese Cross.
3.) Croix de Guerre with ribbon fading from greenish to grey.
4.) Pakistan Independence Medal, 1948
5.) Austrian Bravery Medals (miniatures)
6.) Indian service/campaign medal, 1956
7.) Argentina Malaysian/Falkland Medal for Bravery
Overall in very fine to excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800
From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler.