Baden, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Ii Merit Medal, Gold Grade United Republic of inside lid lined in a

inside lid lined in a navy blue satin and padded

comprising: Iron Cross 2nd class 1914

Tannenberg 20th Anniversary 1914-1934 Tinnie (die-stamped copper

the reverse with an integrated wool strap

along with chains that are inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - United Strength) in bronze gilt

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Ii Merit Medal, Gold Grade United Republic of inside lid lined in a(Goldene Verdienstmedaille Friedrich II). Instituted 1907 by Grand Duke Friedrich II. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked R. M. for Rudolf Mayer,