Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Martin returned to duty on

Martin returned to duty on March 27

with original unworn ribbon and packet of issue and paper wrappings

exquisite quality

no rivets on reverse

providing training and assistance to South Vietnamese forces

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Martin returned to duty on(Verdienstorden des Ordens von Zhringen Lwen). Instituted on 29 April 1889. A gilded bronze cross, with polished edges, with finely grained cross arms, the obverse centre presents a left facing upright lion, encircled by a coiled rope border, the reverse centre presents a crowned monogram F, measuring 42. 54 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h), on loop for suspension from replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.