Germany Bavaria Medal (1799-1825) Bravery in Military Service. Maximilian I (IV) Joseph (1799-1825). Portable gold medal for 6 ducats or J. by J. Ries. Obverse: Uniformed half -length portrait Maximilian I. Lettering: MAXIMILIAN JOSEPH KOENIG VON BAYERN. Reverse: Crowned lion with coat of arms in the left and sword in the right. Lettering: DER - TAPFERKEIT. Gold 21.59g. 34mm. Scratches. Hus 221; Neverse 575; OEK 491