Medals from the Kingdom of Bavaria
Bavarian Badges, Medals & Awards
Bavaria, a prominent German state, emerged following the geopolitical shifts of the early 19th century, notably with the Treaty of Paris in 1814. This treaty, which concluded the Napoleonic Wars, paved the way for the establishment of Bavaria as a distinct political entity within the German Confederation. Throughout the 19th century, Bavaria evolved into a significant player in the German political landscape, characterized by its rich history, cultural heritage, and political influence.
By the time of Germany’s unification into the German Empire in 1871 under the leadership of Prussia, Bavaria had established itself as one of the most influential and prosperous states in the federation. Despite being overshadowed by the dominance of the Kingdom of Prussia within the German Empire, Bavaria held considerable sway due to its substantial size, economic prowess, and cultural significance.
All Bavarian Orders
Throughout its existence as a federal state within the German Empire, Bavaria maintained its distinct identity, characterized by its unique traditions, language, and governance structures. Despite its subordinate position to Prussia within the empire, Bavaria’s contributions to German politics, society, and culture were substantial, leaving an indelible mark on the collective identity of the German nation.
Explore all awards, badges and medals from the Kingdom of Bavaria below.
The Order of Theresa
The Order of Theresa is an Kingdom of Bavaria order for noble ladies founded in 1827 by Queen Therese of Bavaria, wife of King Ludwig I.
The Order of Saint Elizabeth
The Order of Saint Elizabeth was an all-female chivalric and charitable order established in 1766 in the Kingdom of Bavaria.
The Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
The Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art was awarded to acknowledge and reward excellent and outstanding achievements.
The Military Merit Cross (Bavaria)
The Bavarian Military Merit Cross was the Kingdom’s main decoration for bravery and military merit for enlisted soldiers.
The Military Merit Order (Bavaria)
The Bavarian Military Merit Order was established in1866 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was the kingdom’s main decoration for bravery.
The Order of Saint Michael (Bavaria)
The Order of Saint Michael was founded by Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, then Archbishop-Elector of Cologne, as a Military order in 1693.
The Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (Star)
The Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown is an order of merit of the Kingdom of Bavaria established by King Maximilian Joseph I.
The Military Order of Max Joseph
The Military Order of Max Joseph was founded on 1 January 1806 by Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria, the first king of Bavaria.
The Royal Order of Saint George (Immaculate Conception)
The Royal Military Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Faith and the Immaculate Conception was founded by Maximilian II Emanuel.
The Order of Saint Hubert
The Royal Order of Saint Hubert is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of knighthood founded in 1444 or 1445 by Gerhard VII.
Medals from the Kingdom of Prussia
The Kingdom of Prussia was a German kingdom that existed between 1701 and 1918 and was the leading state of the German Empire. The kings of Prussia were from the House of Hohenzollern, a German royal dynasty that arose in the area around the town of Hechingen in Swabia during the 11th century. Explore awards, badges and medals from the Kingdom of Prussia.
Austro-Hungarian Orders
The Austria-Hungarian Empire was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. The Empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg and constituted the last phase in the constitutional evolution of the Habsburg Monarchy. Explore awards, badges and medals from the Astro-Hungarian Empire.
More Medals from Germany
In 1871, Germany became a nation-state, and after World War I and the German Revolution of 1918–1919, the Empire was replaced by the Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship. After the end of World War II and the fall of communism and the German reunification, the country became a federal parliamentary republic. Explore German awards, badges and medals.
