Order of the Bavarian Crown

Beginning of 19th Century Grand Cross Star of the Order, 87 mm, with chiseled and pierced rays, centre medallion in gold, with enameled, diagonal colours of Bavaria, centered with golden Royal crown, red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto « VIRTUS ET HONOS » in golden lettering and stylized laurel branches below, enclosed in finely, radially grooved borders, the whole, enclosed within green enameled oak wreath, the reverse, with double pin, in the original, red morocco octagonal case, with cream coloured velvet lined, fitted inner compartment.
A beautiful star of unusual, rich manufacture, thus extremely rare and excellent condition. I RR!