Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringer Lion, Cross Of Merit With Swords, C.1914 Auction 3 mm (w) x 15

3 mm (w) x 15

He first served on the USS Franklin before being transferred to the USS Prairie on December 31

the Order is awarded to recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding

reverse illustrates the Battle of Germantown and engraver marked "I

In the rank of Assistant Provost Marshal

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringer Lion, Cross Of Merit With Swords, C.1914 Auction 3 mm (w) x 15(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