Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Star With Case, By Eduard Quellhorst, C.1860 United Republic of gold leaf on the edges

gold leaf on the edges of the pages on all three sides

Commander's neck cross

In addition to the awards indicated on the rack

meaning "National Socialist People's Welfare" was a social welfare organization during the Third Reich

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Exquisite Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Star With Case, By Eduard Quellhorst, C.1860 United Republic of gold leaf on the edges(Knigreich Bayern Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael). Instituted on 16 February 1837 by Ludwig I. (1837 1918 Issue). An eight pointed silver star bearing a cross patte in Gold, attached to the star via four strong rivets, showing the silver letters PFFP (PRINCIPI FIDELIS FAVERE PATRIA) in its arms, the obverse centre presents a blue enamelled medallion, presenting the Gold inscription QUIS UT DEUS, framed by a diamond cut silver frame, the same