Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringer Lion, Cross Of Merit With Swords, C.1914 Auction along with another unreadable partial

along with another unreadable partial mark

3 mm (w) x 15

measuring 148x203mm

his instructors noting in his records that he "failed to keep up with the class

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringer Lion, Cross Of Merit With Swords, C.1914 Auction along with another unreadable partial(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen Ritterkreuz I. Klasse mit Eichenlaub). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Karl Friedrich. (1815 1918 issue). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with smooth border and pebbled field, original swords pierce the center medallion of which presents a crowned F cypher, the reverse medallion features a rampant left facing lion, measures 42. 7mm (w) x 47. 1mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 8 grams, attached to an ovular