Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order In Gold, Knight, By Lemaitre, C.1875 Auction Its gross tonnage was 1892

Its gross tonnage was 1892 tons

blade in mint condition

that he had no previous military service and his trade was that of Farm Labourer

inscribed "Allan S

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order In Gold, Knight, By Lemaitre, C.1875 Auction Its gross tonnage was 1892(Militr Karl Friedrich Verdienstorden). Instituted 1805. Of French manufacture, in Gold and with enamels, measuring 25. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h including crown suspension), with small period repair below the crown, enamels with small contact marks restoration, in generally very fine condition, with period ribbon; in fitted case of issue, marked Lemaitre, Paris, circa 1870 80 (case showing age and use, but very rare period case).