The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Baden War Merit Cross. A Bath Cross without ball finials, with a laurel wreath showing between the arms. Obverse: On a central silver disc, a crowned griffin facing left holding the shield of the arms of Baden. Reverse: A crowned 'F' on a silver disc. The cross is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a 30 mm red ribbon which has two 3.5 mm yellow stripes and 2.5 mm white edges.
The War Merit Cross was instituted on 9 September 1916. It was awarded as a mark of distinction for those who had rendered meritorious service to the army, or for general welfare work during the war. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.
Baden Karl Friedrich Military Order of Merit. A white enamelled Bath Cross without finials, with a green laurel wreath between the arms and surmounted by a hinged double sided crown. Obverse: A red en
Baden Silver Merit Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Friedrich II in military uniform facing left, with the inscription 'FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN.' (Freidrich II Grand Duke of B
Baden Silver Merit Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Friedrich II in military uniform facing left, with the inscription 'FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN.' (Freidrich II Grand Duke of B
Prussian Military Merit Cross. A cross patee in silver. Obverse: A crown over the royal cypher 'FW' on a disc in the centre. Reverse: The inscription 'KRIEGS VERDIENST' (War Meritorious Service) on tw
Wurttemburg Merit Cross with Swords. A silver cross pattée convex with gold swords between the arms. Obverse: A crown over 'W' (Wilhelm) on a central disc. Reverse: 'VERDIENST *' on a central disc. Th
Baden Karl-Friedrich Silver Military Merit Medal. Unnamed. Obverse: A crowned griffin facing left holding a shield with the arms of Baden and 'FUR BADENS EHRE' (For the honour of Baden) around the top