Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed consisting of a Maltese Cross

consisting of a Maltese Cross with gilded arms partially outlined in white enamel

also in Gold (typical construction of mid 19th Century period)

He signed on for twelve years service on June 25

with only minor white enamel cracks from wear

The inevitable bombardment of Delangre Farm

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed consisting of a Maltese Cross1807 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