| 115 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 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. 327409 I € 12.000
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