Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order
Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden | |
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Awarded by the Grand Duchy of Baden | |
Awarded for | Outstanding military merit |
Status | No longer awarded |
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Established | 5 October 1805 |
Ribbon of the order |
The Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order (German: Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden) was a military order of merit of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Established 5 October 1805 by Charles Frederick, Elector and later Grand Duke of Baden, the order recognized outstanding military merit amongst military officers. In 1807, medals associated with the order were added as the highest awards for bravery for non-commissioned and enlisted soldiers.[1]
References
- ↑ "BADEN. Military Karl-Friedrich Order of Merit, Silver Medal, 8th version, reduction (Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden, Silberne Medaille, 8. Modell, Reduktion), 1915-1918". Medal-medaille.com. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
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