Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the other untagged on the

the other untagged on the obverse

on loop for suspension from ribbon with a classic clasp and horizontal pinback

which was renewed for another three months on September 1

Depicted on the centerpiece of the ring is a Luftwaffe eagle in flight clutching to a mobile swastika (Hakenkreuz) in its talons

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "001518"

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the other untagged on the(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 30 September 1866 by Grand Duke Friedrich I. (1868 1881 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR SERVICE), within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 58 mm in diameter,