Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity with original unworn ribbon and

with original unworn ribbon and packet of issue and paper wrappings

no rivets on reverse

exquisite quality

a branch of the family was elevated to Princes of the Holy Rolam Empire by Empress Maria Theresa

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity with original unworn ribbon and(Verdienstorden des Ordens von Zhringen Lwen). Instituted on 29 April 1889. A gilded bronze cross, with polished edges, with finely grained cross arms, the obverse centre presents a left facing upright lion, encircled by a coiled rope border, the reverse centre presents a crowned monogram F, measuring 42. 54 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h), on loop for suspension from replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.