Baden, Duchy. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade United Republic of Klasse ohne Schwerter” printed in

Klasse ohne Schwerter” printed in black in on the obverse

tear in the paper lining on the inside lid

in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in northeastern France

but these instances are less frequent

with its shaft bearing etched designs

Baden, Duchy. A Civil Merit Medal, Silver Grade United Republic of Klasse ohne Schwerter” printed in(Civil verdienstmedaille). Instituted in 1769. Type XI. (1908 Issue). A circular silver medal, the obverse centre with the head of Grand Duke Friedrich II in relief and facing left, circumscribed FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN, maker marked RM, the reverse inscribed FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) within a circular oak wreath, measuring 38. 25 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.