Baden, Grand Duchy. A Volunteer War Aid Cross 1914-1916 Hold the Greek letter for "Delta"

the Greek letter for "Delta" to her left indicating that the assay office was Moscow

measuring 111 mm (w) x 54 mm (h))

further set with nearly 100 genuine emeralds and rubies

maker marked "RODEN BROS

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Volunteer War Aid Cross 1914-1916 Hold the Greek letter for "Delta"(Kreuz fr freiwillige Kriegshilfe 1914 1916). Instituted on 24 December 1915. A cross patte constructed of gilded war metal, the obverse centre presents a Geneva cross, on the cross arms are a crown, coat of arms and the dates 1914 1916, the reverse centre presents the crowned letter F, measuring 39. 15 mm (w) x 39. 26 mm (h), presenting heavy loss of gilt, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.