Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross Hold dated June 25

dated June 25

measuring 44 mm (w) x 218 mm (h) (unfolded)

The centre portion of the lip has two holes which has a red

with some creasing evident

35” on the reverse

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross Hold dated June 25(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen Grokreuz). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Carl Ludwig Friedrich. (1840 1918 issue). Constructed of silver gilt with coloured glass and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with its arms joined through the quadrants by intricate arabesque latticework, the obverse arms inset with cut dark green glass, bearing a central enameled medallion featuring a hand painted depiction of the tower of Zhringer Castle, set within a