A First War Baden Civil Medal Of Merit In Silver Auction Archive noting the medal was created

noting the medal was created by decree on March 10

where he was promoted to the rank of Petty Officer Air Mechanic (A) in April 1943

tongue marked "Braca Knaus

Grass Cross (three-piece construction

The leather sweatband along with the green rayon underside and dome shows staining from active use and the stitching has become loose

A First War Baden Civil Medal Of Merit In Silver Auction Archive noting the medal was createdHead and shoulders portrait of grand Duke Friedrich II in uniform facing left, circumscribed "Friedrich II Grossherzog Von Baden", signed "R. M", the reverse inscribed "Fur Verdienst" (For Merit) with a circular oak wreath. 38 mm diameter, on original ribbon, toned, very fine.