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Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max-Joseph [Germany]

Country:Germany
Established:1 January 1806, by Maximilian-Joseph upon his ascent to the throne of the Kingdom of Bavaria
Criteria:The Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maximilian-Joseph was bestowed upon Bavarian soldiers for bravery in combat. A knighthood entitled the recipient to a lifelong pension and the right to append "Ritter von" to his surname.
Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max-Joseph

Recipients - World War I Aces
GermanyHans von Adam

GermanyEduard von Dostler

GermanyHeinrich Gontermann - 11 May 1917

GermanyRobert von Greim

GermanyGeorg von Hengl

GermanyMax von Müller

GermanyMax von Mulzer

GermanyFriedrich von Röth

GermanyEduard von Schleich

GermanyAdolf von Tutschek


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