Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross visually-hidden slightly worn medal bar

slightly worn medal bar

The IV and V classes have white enamel on the bars

this piece exhibits only light wear with a total length of 32 inches from the shoulder point and 21 inches on the front decorative braid

and include some scratching to the blade

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross visually-hidden slightly worn medal bar(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen Grokreuz). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Karl Ludwig Friedrich. (1815 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with coloured glass and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with its arms joined through the quadrants by intricate arabesque latticework, the obverse arms inset with cut dark green glass, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing a hand painted depiction of the tower of Zhringer Castle, set