Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Auction measuring 137x199mm

measuring 137x199mm

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

bevelled edges on the arms of the cross

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

marked W on bottom of 6 o'clock arm

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Auction measuring 137x199mm1807 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