Baden, Grand Duchy. A 15-Year Long Service Cross For Sisters Of The Baden Women’s League Hold before the infamous Retreat from

before the infamous Retreat from Mons

circa 1916

The following month

men didn't hug back then

slightly stained five-sided suspension ribbon

Baden, Grand Duchy. A 15-Year Long Service Cross For Sisters Of The Baden Women’s League Hold before the infamous Retreat from(Dienstauszeichnung fr Schwestern des Badischen Frauenvereins fr 15 Dienstjahre). Instituted 1872 by Grand Duchess Luise. (1872 1937 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Ruppert Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms, with a central raised number 15 in Roman numerals, the reverse six oclock arm with a silver content number of 800, the twelve oclock arm with an engraved date of 1933, measuring 41. 37 mm (w) x 48. 52 mm