Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order Explained

Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order
Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden
Presenter:the
Grand Duchy of Baden
Awarded For:Outstanding military merit
Status:No longer awarded
Established:5 October 1805
Lower:Order of Berthold the First

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]

Classes

Recipients

Grand Crosses

Commanders

Knights

Unclassified

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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 . 16 May 2013.