Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed 1904 and saw promotions to

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

He signed on for twelve years service on June 25

consisting of a Maltese Cross with gilded arms partially outlined in white enamel

The inevitable bombardment of Delangre Farm

he was able to destroy 3000 Japanese aircraft on the ground

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed 1904 and saw promotions to1807 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