War Merit Cross (Baden)
The War Merit Cross (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.
War Merit Cross (Baden)
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- Name
- War Merit Cross Kriegsverdienstkreuz
- Period
- 1916
- Region
- Grand Duchy of Baden
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The War Merit Cross (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.
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• Name — War Merit Cross Kriegsverdienstkreuz • Presenter — Grand Duchy of Baden • Awarded For — War service • Status — No longer awarded • Established — 9 September 1916 • Caption2 — 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.
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A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure. Established or created on 9 September 1916. Situated in Grand Duchy of Baden. Recorded as military decoration.
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