Order · Bavaria
Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone
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Sold median$5,150
median of 11 recent sales, 19 in all · typically $2,188 – $9,149
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (German: 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').
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
Knight
Grand Cross
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $5,845 | $5,150 – $11,766 | 5last 14 Sept 2025 | None listed |
| Knight | $3,704 | $2,977 – $6,363 | 5last 28 Sept 2026 | None listed |
| Grand Cross | $3,702 | $2,257 – $5,146 | 2last 14 Apr 2020 | None listed |
Commander
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander | $12,156 | $12,156 | 1last 15 Mar 2019 | None listed |
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eMedalssold
$2,977

Invaluablesold
€8,000
approximately ≈ $9,413
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $11,766 paid

Invaluablesold
€4,600
approximately ≈ $5,225
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $6,531 paid

€12,000
approximately ≈ $13,022
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $16,278 paid

Invaluablesold
$650
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $813 paid

Invaluablesold
€3,800
approximately ≈ $4,120
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $5,150 paid

Invaluablesold
€8,600
approximately ≈ $9,725
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $12,156 paid

Invaluablesold
€4,000
approximately ≈ $4,676
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $5,845 paid