Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Auction There is a small metal

There is a small metal hook sewn in place in the collar for placing the tunic upon a locker hook

Cuba on May 21st and established the blockade of that port

the obverse centre bears a crowned griffin holding a sword and a shield with the Baden flag on it

measuring 25 cm (w) x 14

a 1934 Innsbruck festival badge

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Auction There is a small metal1807 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