Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Christian Schnitzspahn certificate_of_authenticity This dagger measures 540 mm

This dagger measures 540 mm in length with the scabbard on

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Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Christian Schnitzspahn certificate_of_authenticity This dagger measures 540 mm(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 30 September 1866 by Grand Duke Friedrich I. (1868 1881 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich of Baden, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse engraver marked C. SCHNITZSPAHN,