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Baden, Kingdom. An Order of Zähringer the Lion, Military Division, Miniature, c. 1900
Instituted in 1866 by Grand Duke Karl. In silver gilt, a cross pattee with convex green glass arms, two laurel leaves in each quadrant with crossed swords in between, piercing the central medallion, the obverse center presents a hand-painted building on green foreground, the reverse arms are silver gilt while the medallion presents a right facing rearing lion on a brown enamel field, measures 14.50mm (w) x 16.85mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 2.9 grams, swords and leaves display great detailing, enamels intact, very fine condition.

