Baden, Duchy. A Veteran Society Medal, Silver Grade Auction illustrating an upward pointing sword

illustrating an upward pointing sword framed by a wreath of oak leaves

A Neck Cross

The cap is unmarked and measures 248 mm (w) x 271 mm (l) x 151 mm (h)

the front interior waistband is stamped with the numbers 50 109 96 80 106 and 13

Baden, Duchy. A Veteran Society Medal, Silver Grade Auction illustrating an upward pointing sword(Erinnerungsmedaille fr Vereine im Badischen Militvereins Verband). Instituted on 2 August 1895. A large oval medal constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse centre presenting the Baden griffin with the coat of arms, circumscribed by the inscription GROSSHERZOGTHUM BADEN 1870 (GRAND DUCHY BADEN 1870), the reverse centre presents the imperial eagle, circumscribed by the inscription DEUTSCHES KAISERREICH 1871 (GERMAN EMPIRE 1871), measuring 68. 14 mm