Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive India (Western Portion)" and marked

India (Western Portion)" and marked "For use by War and Navy Department Agencies only"

the woman with an American shield behind her left foot and backed by a large American flag with soldiers behind the flag

Both documents are dated to December 31

behind Soviet lines

who successfully completed required courses at the Officer’s training Academy

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Archive India (Western Portion)" and marked(Verdienstorden des Ordens von Zhringen Lwen). Instituted on 29 April 1889. A gilded bronze cross, with polished edges, with finely grained cross arms, the obverse centre presents a left facing upright lion, encircled by a coiled rope border, the reverse centre presents a crowned monogram F, measuring 42. 54 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h), on loop for suspension from replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.