Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order In Gold, Knight, By Lemaitre, C.1875 Auction 2/GORD:HIGHRS) Naming is officially impressed

2/GORD:HIGHRS) Naming is officially impressed

In silvered feinzink

along with Romanian State mint mark (MS)

The drought may intensify the distress

Honor Goblet

Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order In Gold, Knight, By Lemaitre, C.1875 Auction 2/GORD:HIGHRS) Naming is officially impressed(Militr Karl Friedrich Verdienstorden). Instituted 1805. Of French manufacture, in Gold and with enamels, measuring 25. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h including crown suspension), with small period repair below the crown, enamels with small contact marks restoration, in generally very fine condition, with period ribbon; in fitted case of issue, marked Lemaitre, Paris, circa 1870 80 (case showing age and use, but very rare period case).