Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross visually-hidden this piece exhibits only light

this piece exhibits only light wear with a total length of 32 inches from the shoulder point and 21 inches on the front decorative braid

2mm (w) x 82

the owner's name sleeve on the celluloid moisture shield in the dome remaining empty

Silver and enamels with a gilt cypher of Carol I

The IV and V classes have white enamel on the bars

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, Grand Cross visually-hidden this piece exhibits only light(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen Grokreuz). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Karl Ludwig Friedrich. (1815 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with coloured glass and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with its arms joined through the quadrants by intricate arabesque latticework, the obverse arms inset with cut dark green glass, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing a hand painted depiction of the tower of Zhringer Castle, set