Baden, Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight, with Oak Leaves and Swords, c.1915

(Orden von Zähringer Löwen Ritterkreuz 2. Klasse mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern). Instituted on 22 January 1809. (1866-1918 Issue). A cross pattée constructed of green glass, with gilded silver arabesques between the arms of the cross, with crossed swords between the arms, the obverse centre medallion depicts the ruins of the ancestral castle of Zähringer, surrounded by a golden coiled ring, the reverse centre has a red enameled medallion depicting a golden rampant lion surrounded by a golden coiled ring, measuring 39.36 mm (w) x 42.63 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams, on loop suspended from period original green and orange ribbon, with gilded silver oak leaves attached by two prongs, marked on reverse with letter D, and in near very fine condition.

Footnote: 1539 awarded.

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