Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive 8 mm inclusive of its

8 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension

behind Soviet lines

who unscrupulously used her contacts with the Nazis in power to get what she wanted

Footnote: The order is awarded for distinction in armed combat in the defence of the country

who successfully completed required courses at the Officer’s training Academy

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive 8 mm inclusive of its(Verdienstorden des Ordens von Zhringen Lwen). Instituted on 29 April 1889. A gilded bronze cross, with polished edges, with finely grained cross arms, the obverse centre presents a left facing upright lion, encircled by a coiled rope border, the reverse centre presents a crowned monogram F, measuring 42. 54 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h), on loop for suspension from replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.