LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA: (1845-1886) King of Bavaria 1864-86. Called the Fairy Tale King for his extravagant artistic ...

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, Schloss Berg, Berg Castle in Bavaria, 18th June 1879, in German. The partially printed document shows a very attractive heading ''Ludwig II by Grace of God, King of Bavaria'', being a decree appointing Secretary Minister Max von Gietl who is promoted to the post of Legation Council in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The document bears beneath the Emperor´s signature a large and very attractive Imperial paper seal affixed, with embossed coat of arms and entitled ''Ludovicus II - Dei Gratia Rex''. Countersigned by the Secretary General of His Majesty. With blank integral leaf. Very small overall minor creasing, otherwise VG