Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, c. 1916 GTRexclude one depicting a parade in

one depicting a parade in summer uniforms

maroon and orange embroidery

The same day he was summoned for his compulsory work term with the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst

the central medallion dated “Anno” and dated “MDCCCXLVII” in Gold

for his leadership as the acting commander of the 106th Infantry Division

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, c. 1916 GTRexclude one depicting a parade in(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Karl Friedrich. (1866 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt multi coloured enamels, consisting of a narrow Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with green enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a detailed and hand painted depiction of Zhringen Castle, within a ribbed and