Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross Archive weighing 52

weighing 52

(Justizwachtmeisterdienst Schulterklappen)

maker marked "CARL POELLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN" on the reverse

the obverse is inscribed “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“Winter Battle in the East 1941/42”) with crossed sword and oak leaf branch at the bottom

surrounded by a blue enamel surround inscribed NIHIL SINE DEO (Nothing Without God) with crossed laurel and oak leaf sprigs at 6 o’clock

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross Archive weighing 52(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