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. |
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