Direct from Germany. Nice, original item,  for a soldier, from the Großherzogtum Baden /  Grand Duchy of Baden. Here,  Medal Bar, for 2 medals:

  • Baden, Silver Military Merit Medal - "Fur Verdienst".
  • Vets. Honour Cross. Maker; "R.V. Pforzheim 18" 

The 2 full sized ribbons are sewn on to a shaped, metal plate, approx. 70 mm x 32 mm.  With a large, pin & clasp  on the reverse, & 2 medal hangers. The Baden medal is sewn on to the blue, backing ribbon.

 In good, used  condition. Usual marks/ware, etc.

See scans for details.  

If you buy multiple items, PLEASE wait for a revised invoice, as overpaid postage can not be refunded.

The Silver Military Merit Medal was Baden's basic bravery medal for enlisted soldiers. It was founded on September, 1866. By World War I the Silver Military Merit Medal was roughly equivalent to Prussia's Iron Cross 2nd Class.