Baden, Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal Archive maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and name engraved to "MARIANI JEAN 1930" on the reverse

measures 48mm x 61mm

where he served as a Bulk Fuel Man

and is scarcer then 1876 type Bravery Medal

the National Order may be awarded to foreigners for diplomatic reasons

Baden, Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal Archive maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Duke Friedrich, the reverse with an inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) inside of an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 52 mm in diameter, weighing 36. 6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in better than very fine condition.