on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon - with three repetition clasps denoting this being the fourth award
enamel chipping and crazing on the arms
securing in place a black oilcloth chinstrap
surrounded by a gold ring topped by a golden crown
an infantry company drawn from the unit held part of the divisional front on Monte Stanco for three months
Baden. An Order Of Berthold The First, Commander’s Star, C.1910 Auction Archive on a loop for suspension(Orden Berthold des Ersten Bruststern zum Kommandeurkreuz). 1896 1918 Issue. In silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, measuring 90mm x 90mm, of superb quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition. Unmarked star, but only maker of this insignia was Ludwig Bertsch, Karlsruhe (Nimmergut); of highest rarity, and according to Nimmergut only 3 awarded.