A Bavarian Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael; First Class Hold which was made up of

which was made up of troops from the Reading and Philadelphia areas

white and blue embroidered Red Cross insignia

marked "RZM" and "M1/93" on the reverse

The Battalion sailed May 4

Lieutenant Commander

A Bavarian Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael; First Class Hold which was made up ofA Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St. Michael Brest Star First Class, in silver, center in Gold and enamels, 79mm, of French manufacture, with French silver hallmark (eagles head) on the pin and catch, circa 1860, of excellent quality manufacture, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: many Bavarian orders and awards were produced in France during early to mid 19th Century.