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A BAVARIAN HONOR BADGE CIVILIAN DOCTORS, 1866 - Commemorative Honor Badge for Meritorious Service in War-Year 1866 by Civilian Doctors. Bronze with a pin back. Shaped like an oversized cross. Each arm boasts a caduceus, the ancient sign of a physician. In the cross center, there is the year 1866 commemorating the campaign. The badge was donated by King Ludwig II (1845–1886, reigned from 1864) by a Decree of February 25, 1867. Dimensions: L: 2 1/4 in, (5.5 cm.)