Baden, Grand Duchy. A Civil Merit Medal, , C.1908 Auction II Class Bronze Grade (in

II Class Bronze Grade (in bronze

he was struck off strength and transferred to No

number impressed "143373" on the reverse

6) A rare and desirable Bavarian Observers Officer’s Badge

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Civil Merit Medal, , C.1908 Auction II Class Bronze Grade (in(Civil Verdienstmedaille). Type XI. Originally instituted 1769. A circular medal constructed of gilded metal alloy, the obverse bears the left facing portrait of Friedrich II, circumscribed with FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN, the reverse is inscribed with FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, measuring 38. 87 mm (w) x 43. 43 mm (h), with suspension loop on a yellow and red ribbon, very fine.