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 by Grand Duchy of Baden
Awarded forWar service
StatusNo longer awarded
Statistics
Established9 September 1916

Ribbon of the decoration

Appearance

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]

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References

  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.
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