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

gradually achieved air superiority in the North African campaign

After initial training in England

where it was temporarily laid to rest in the family vault of the Morosini

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.