Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive India (Western Portion)" and marked

India (Western Portion)" and marked "For use by War and Navy Department Agencies only"

8 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension

each presenting a gilded LAH cypher

Footnote: The order is awarded for distinction in armed combat in the defence of the country

Both documents are dated to December 31

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive India (Western Portion)" and marked(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.