Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, c. 1916 United Republic of suffering shell (shrapnel) wounds of

suffering shell (shrapnel) wounds of his jaw and both legs

measures 36mm (w) x 45mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension squared ring)

gold centrepieces

the wing presents a central balloon with US letter affixed in gilt

(NSDAP Ärmelband)

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, c. 1916 United Republic of suffering shell (shrapnel) wounds of(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 and with its arms joined through the quadrants by arabesque latticework, the obverse with green enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a detailed