Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed He signed on for twelve

He signed on for twelve years service on June 25

he was able to destroy 3000 Japanese aircraft on the ground

1904 and saw promotions to the ranks of Ordinary Seaman (June 25

also in Gold (typical construction of mid 19th Century period)

The inevitable bombardment of Delangre Farm

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed He signed on for twelve1807 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