Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Auction extremely fine condition with multiple

extremely fine condition with multiple folding creases

most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident

measuring 35 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

He signed the picture in black ink

maker marked "wRJ" in a circle and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Auction extremely fine condition with multiple(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1907 by Grand Duke Friedrich II. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), unmarked, measuring 38. 32 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine