Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringer Lion In Gold, 1St Class Commander, C.1890 Newly Listed Footnote: V-mail

Footnote: V-mail

very scarce pair of Luftwaffe tabs

on incorrect ribbon

He was granted leave from May 26

Outstanding Group to Admiral John Sidney McCain (1884 - 1945) - A comprehensive legacy

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringer Lion In Gold, 1St Class Commander, C.1890 Newly Listed Footnote: V-mail(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen). Instituted 1812. A finely made cross in Gold consisting of four green glass arms, framed in Gold, ornate Gold designs in each quadrant, obverse centre applique depicting a hand painted tribal symbol of the Zhringers, revese centre in red enamel with Gold lion of Zhringer, measuring 49 mm (w) x 53 mm (h inclusive of intragrel ring suspenion), weighing 23. 4 grams, with period section of silk ribbon, near extremely fine.