Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal Hold 3 mm inclusive of its

3 mm inclusive of its integral ring suspension

swing mounted as originally worn

in white and yellow rayon on green rayon base

Stieff was captured by the Gestapo and tortured for information

with swords crossed between the arms

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal Hold 3 mm inclusive of its(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1907 by Grand Duke Friedrich II. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of silvered zink, 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) within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 38. 42 mm in diameter, in near very fine condition.