Asta Bidspirit | LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA: (1845-1886)

LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA: (1845-1886) King of Bavaria 1864-86. Called the Fairy Tale King for his extrav... - LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA: (1845-1886) King of Bavaria 1864-86. Called the Fairy Tale King for his extravagant artistic and architectural projects, he is also remembered as the devoted patron of the composer Richard Wagner. Attractive D.S., Ludwig , a bold and large signature, one page, folio, Munich, 20th March 1884, in German. The partially printed document shows a very attractive heading ''Ludwig II by Grace of God, King of Bavaria'', being a decree promoting Count Robert von Bothmer to the grade of Major. He would later become General of the Bavarian army. The document bears beneath the Emperor´s signature a large and very attractive Imperial embossed seal with a coat of arms and entitled ''Ludovicus II - Dei Gratia Rex''. Countersigned by Josef von Maillinger, Minister of war. With blank integral leaf. Small overall minor creasing, mostly to edges, otherwise G to VG