Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order

The Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order (German: Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden) was a military order of merit of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Established 5 October 1805 by Charles Frederick, Elector and later Grand Duke of Baden, the order recognized outstanding military merit amongst military officers. In 1807, medals associated with the order were added as the highest awards for bravery for non-commissioned and enlisted soldiers.[1]

Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order
Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden
Badge of the grand cross
Awarded by the
Grand Duchy of Baden
Awarded forOutstanding military merit
StatusNo longer awarded
Statistics
Established5 October 1805
Precedence
Next (lower)Order of Berthold the First

Ribbon of the order
Star and Grand Cross of the order

References

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