Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51”

maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51” on back

Gesch” and maker marked “1” for Deschler & Sohn of Munich”

Melilla on the North African coast had been Spanish since 1497 and Ceuta since 1668 but it was not until the early Twentieth Century that the Spanish began to expand into the interior

nearly all bronze finish worn off

The cap band cloth is crafted out of dark forest green felt cloth and does not display any obvious signs of wear

Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51”(Kreuz fr Freiwillige Kriegshilfe). A cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze; the obverse with a central medallion depicting a cross, with a royal crown, 1914 and 1916 on the cross, as well as Badens coat of arms; the reverse with a similar central medallion bearing the crowned royal monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich; on a double loop suspension; accompanied by a period original ladys ribbon with a horizontal pinback; measuring 38. 79 (w) x 68. 66 mm