Fake Orders of Merit of the Bavarian Crown made by Rothe, Wien

1st variation.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 87 mm.

Pin marked with a standard set (for post-war Rothe-made fakes) of marks: "C•F•Rothe", "Wien".

The Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown/Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone was an order of merit of the Kingdom of Bavaria established by King Maximilian Joseph I on 19 March 1808. The motto of the order is "Virtus et Honos/Courage and Honour".

 

2nd variation.

Silver, gold, gilt, enamel.

Pin marked with "C•F•Rothe" and "Wien".

 

1st variation vs. 2nd variation.