Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Auction the obverse centre bears a

the obverse centre bears a crowned griffin holding a sword and a shield with the Baden flag on it

marked W on bottom of 6 o'clock arm

There is a small metal hook sewn in place in the collar for placing the tunic upon a locker hook

He served with the 7th Light Dragoons at the Battle of Toulouse (April 10

in cast gilt war materials depicting ornate and stylized fona and flora

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Auction the obverse centre bears a1807 1918 issue. (Militr Karl Friedrich Orden Ritterkreuz). In gold and enamels, measuring 37mm, exhibiting only minor hairline cracks and enamel loss, a worn example, remains very fine. Footnote: (The following is a very good article on this particular cross, by Mr. Lorin E. Stapleton, appearing on the well known website dealing with German Imperial Orders (Medalnet. net), titled: A Most Unusual Early Grand Duchy of Baden Military Karl Friedrich