BOX COLLECTING A SECOND CLASS IRON CROSS, model 1914, AND THE ORDER OF THE LION OF ZÄHRINGEN, First World War. 27579
In steel mounted on a silver cross pattée, the same for the bail and the ring. Hallmarked “L.W.” on the ring. Silk ribbon in the colors of Prussia. H 4.7 cm, width 4.2 cm.
Baden Order of the Lion of Zähringen, founded in 1812, 2nd class silver knight's cross with silver-gilt swords, center painted with enamel, branches decorated with glass paste cabochons, ribbon in the colors of Baden. 4.2cm x 4cm.
Box covered with purple paper, interior in velvet and ivory silk, marked with the manufacturer, gilded with iron “J.N. Müller / KONSTANZ”. Length 11.5 cm, width 9.2 cm, thickness 2 cm.
A ribbon bringing together the colors of the two decorations.
Germany.
First World War.
Decorations in very good condition, box in good weathered condition and some rubbing.
Reference :
27579