Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves Miniature in Gold, c.1900 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central Frankfurt-style eagle

the reverse bearing a partially-legible designer’s name

maker marked “L54” for “Schauerte & Höfeld of Lüdenscheid” on the reverse

traces of frosting remains

measuring 38 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves Miniature in Gold, c.1900 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with a central(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen, Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub Miniatur in Gold). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Karl Friedrich. (1866 1918 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a narrow Cross Patte with its arms joined through the quadrants by arabesque latticework, the obverse with green enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled medallion with a detailed and hand painted depiction of Zhringen Castle,