Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order In Gold, Knight, By Lemaitre, C.1875 Auction Archive appears a period replacement

appears a period replacement

Zeppelin Stickpin Badge - in stamped white metal

Stocky build

only minor contact marks and gilt wear

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order In Gold, Knight, By Lemaitre, C.1875 Auction Archive appears a period replacement(Militr Karl Friedrich Verdienstorden). Instituted 1805. Of French manufacture, in Gold and with enamels, measuring 25. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h including crown suspension), with small period repair below the crown, enamels with small contact marks restoration, in generally very fine condition, with period ribbon; in fitted case of issue, marked Lemaitre, Paris, circa 1870 80 (case showing age and use, but very rare period case).