Baden. An Order of Berthold the First, Commander’s Star, c.1910

(Orden Berthold des Ersten Bruststern zum Kommandeurkreuz). 1896-1918 Issue. In silver, center appliqué in Gold and enamels, measuring 90mm x 90mm, of superb quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition. Unmarked star, but only maker of this insignia was Ludwig Bertsch, Karlsruhe (Nimmergut); of highest rarity, and according to Nimmergut only 3 awarded.