Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive the woman with an American

the woman with an American shield behind her left foot and backed by a large American flag with soldiers behind the flag

India (Western Portion)" and marked "For use by War and Navy Department Agencies only"

each presenting a gilded LAH cypher

Footnote: The order is awarded for distinction in armed combat in the defence of the country

8 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive the woman with an American(Verdienstorden des Ordens von Zhringen Lwen). Instituted on 29 April 1889. A gilded bronze cross, with polished edges, with finely grained cross arms, the obverse centre presents a left facing upright lion, encircled by a coiled rope border, the reverse centre presents a crowned monogram F, measuring 42. 54 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h), on loop for suspension from replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.