General der Infanterie Maximilian von Montgelas (1860 - 1938) - Kgl. Bayr. Militärverdienstorden Satz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern in Verleihungsetui - photo 1

General der Infanterie Maximilian von Montgelas (1860 - 1938) - Kgl. Bayr. Militärverdienstorden Satz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern in Verleihungsetui

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04.11.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 177 | General der Infanterie Maximilian von Montgelas (1860 - 1938) - Kgl. Bayr. Militärverdienstorden Satz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern in Verleihungsetui
General der Infanterie Maximilian von Montgelas (1860 - 1938) - Kgl. Bayr. Militärverdienstorden Satz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern in Verleihungsetui
Feinst in Gold gefertigtes Ordenskreuz des Straubinger Herstellers Jacob Leser. In der Agraffe das Schwerterpaar der Kriegsdekoration in zweifarbigem Gold einfach verschraubt, im Bandring die Feingehaltsangabe "585" und die Herstellerpunzierung "Jacob Leser". In der Öse Feingehaltspunzierung "750" für 18-karatiges Gold. Zweifarbige Flammen zwischen den Kreuzarmen, die Emaille in perfekter Erhaltung. Breite 67 mm. Gewicht 50,97 g.
Der achtstrahlige Bruststern in Silber mit verschraubten Auflagen und zweifarbigen, dem Sternkorpus entsprechend gewölbten Schwertern in Gold, teils emailliert. Die leicht verbogene Vertikalnadel gepunzt "900". Rundes Herstellersignet "Hofkunstanstalt Jacob Leser Straubing". Die Strahlenspitzen etwas angelaufen, ansonsten in exzellenter Erhaltung. Breite 71 mm. Gewicht 59,72 g.
Zusammen mit konfektioniertem (drei Druckknöpfe) Bandabschnitt für das Ordenskreuz in beschädigtem Verleihungsetui mit goldenem Herstellersignet "Hof Kunstanstalt Jacob Leser Straubing" im Seidenfutter. Der Deckel mit Bruchstelle an einer Ecke, unterseitig etwas wasserfleckig, das Seidenfutter mit Stiftspuren. Ebenfalls einliegend die gedruckte Anweisung, wie das Ordenskreuz (mit und ohne großes Band) bzw. der Stern zu tragen sei.
Der damalige Generalleutnant Maximilian Graf von Montgelas erhielt den K.B. Militärverdienst-Orden 1. Klasse mit Schwertern am 8. April 1915. Mit gleichem Datum wurde er zur Disposition gestellt, da er die Verletzung der belgischen Neutralität wie auch die deutsche Kriegsführung in den ersten Monaten des Weltkriegs stark kritisiert hatte.
Frühe WK I-Verleihung. Von den 135 verliehenen MVO 1. Klasse mit Schwertern wurden 40 Garnituren nach Tod etc. zurückgeliefert, es verblieben lediglich 95 Sätze in den Trägerfamilien.
Provenienz: Aus einer süddeutschen Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1950/60er Jahren.
General der Infanterie Maximilian von Montgelas (1860 - 1938) – a cased 1st Class set of the Royal Bavarian Order of Military Merit with Swords
General der Infanterie Maximilian von Montgelas (1860 - 1938) – a cased 1st Class set of the Royal Bavarian Order of Military Merit with Swords
The order cross finely wrought in gold by Straubing medal maker Jacob Leser. The pair of swords of the war decoration in two-coloured gold, mounted on the riband buckle with one screw. The hallmark "585" and the manufacturer's mark "Jacob Leser" stamped in the suspension ring. The mark of fineness "750" for 18 karat gold in the loop. Two-coloured flames between the cross arms, the enamel in perfect condition. Width 67 mm. Weight 50.97 g.
The eight-rayed breast star in silver with screw-mounted appliqués and two-coloured, swords in gold, partially enamelled, curving along the lines of the star. The vertical pin slightly bent, stamped "900". Circular manufacturer's signet "Hofkunstanstalt Jacob Leser Straubing". The ray points somewhat tarnished, otherwise in excellent condition. Width 71 mm. Weight 59.72 g
Together with the customised ribbon section (three press studs) for the order cross in the damaged presentation case with the gold manufacturer's signet "Hof Kunstanstalt Jacob Leser Straubing" in the silk lining. The lid cracked on one corner, some water stains on the underside, pen marks in the silk lining. Also included are the printed instructions on how the order cross (with and without the large ribbon) and the star should be worn.
Maximilian Graf von Montgelas, then Generalleutnant, was awarded the Royal Bavarian Order of Military Merit 1st Class with Swords on 8 April 1915. He was put on trial the same day for having strongly criticised the violation of Belgian neutrality and Germany's conduct of war during the first months of the World War.
Early World War I medal. Of the 135 MMO 1st Class with Swords awarded, 40 medals were returned after the bearer's death etc. Just 95 sets were kept by the bearers' families.
Provenance: From a private collection in South Germany, acquired during the 1950/60s.
Condition: I
Place of origin:Kingdom of Bavaria
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