Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed Klasse) An early cross in

Klasse) An early cross in silver gilt Maltese cross with four arms in blue enamels

presenting replaced centrepiece slightly detached

featuring an large number of handwritten entries indicating that he served with a Luftwaffe construction unit through 1941

1 Clasp - KENYA (T/22881486 DVR

consisting of a high ankle

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed Klasse) An early cross in1807 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