Kaiserreich Baden Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1916

In a very good condition a Baden war service cross 1916

Zinc made cross.

The cross was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich II on September 9, 1916 for people who had made special contributions to the army or general welfare during the World War through official or voluntary work. People who already had another Baden award for wartime services were not allowed to be awarded. If the holder of the War Merit Cross was later honored with another war award, he had to return the War Merit Cross. Crosses were made from various materials. Gold-plated bronze crosses are more expensive than those made of gold-plated white metal or gold-plated war metal (zinc). These are slightly heavier, around 14 g. There was no general obligation to return them.

Frontside:
In the silver central shield with border the Baden griffin with sword and coat of arms.

Backside:
In the silver central shield with border the decorated letter - F - for Grand Duke Friedrich II

Ribbon:
30 mm red, edges white/red each 2 mm, side stripes yellow 3 mm.

Code: 54267