| Place | Europe: Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Baden |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM01327 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Award |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Baden Silver Merit Medal
Description
Baden Silver Merit Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Friedrich II in military uniform facing left, with the inscription 'FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN.' (Freidrich II Grand Duke of Baden) around the circumference. Reverse: Within an oak leak wreath 'FUR VERDIENST' (For meritorious service) on two lines. The medal is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 25 mm yellow ribbon which has an 8 mm red stripe down the centre and thin white edges.
History / Summary
Instituted in 1806, the Baden Merit Medal had was awarded in two classes two classes, gold or silver. It was awarded to non-commissioned officers and lower ranks for military merit. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.