War Merit Cross (Baden)

The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a military decoration awarded by the Grand Duchy of Baden. Established 9 September 1916 by Frederick II, Grand Duke of Baden, the cross was awarded to recognize war service and voluntary work, primarily on the home-front.[1]

War Merit Cross
Kriegsverdienstkreuz
Awarded forWar service
Presented byGrand Duchy of Baden
StatusNo longer awarded
Established9 September 1916
Ribbon of the decoration

Appearance

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The Baden War Merit Cross is made of gilded bronze, in the shape of a maltese cross. A laurel wreath shows between the arms of the cross. In the center of the obverse of the cross is a circular silver medallion. The medallion depicts the a crowned griffin holding a sword in its right hand and a shield with the arms of Baden in its left. The reverse of the medallion bears the crowned cipher of Grand Duke Friedrich II.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Robertson, Megan C. "Duchy of Baden: 1914 War Merit Cross". Medals of the World. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  2. ^ "BADEN. War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz), 1916-1918 issue". Medal-medaille.com. Retrieved 1 May 2013.