Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order

Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order
Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden
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]

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