German Awards - Baden Military Union Badge for 40 Years

The Baden Military Union was founded in 1872. Patronage was assumed by the then Grand Duke Frederick I, whose letter - F - henceforth adorned the membership insignia. After the war of 1870/71, numerous military and soldier associations were created. The challenge was to cultivate love and loyalty to the fatherland and maintain a newfound sense of unity through the founding of an empire. Members supported each other and helped the families of their fallen comrades. The deceased members were given the last team, and at local celebrations and celebrations, the clubs were involved in the holding. In public life, clubs were also considered an integral part. Frets periodically (annually) held warrior days. For multi-year membership, followers were later created with the corresponding number. Known followers with numbers 25, 40 and 50 for the corresponding membership period. Later, the Union of Baden Military Unions joined the Kiefhauser Union, which unites the organization of land military unions throughout the empire. Like many other land associations, the Baden Confederation retained a certain independence. At the time of joining the Kaifhauser Union, the Baden Union of Military Unions totaled 1386 associations with 131,473 members. In addition to the inscription - Badischer Militärverein-Bund - the designation Ortsbund was often printed on the 2nd side of the loop.

A hollow embossed sign made of gilded non-ferrous metal. On the back is a soldered, perpendicular pin. In the lower ornament of the sign there is a hole into which a gilded and partially enameled, oval shield is clung by means of a small ring. Behind the badge hangs an order ribbon tied to a loop 2 ends down. It contains the Scriptures of the Covenant.

Front side:

• A breastplate in the form of an ornate shield rises above the ducal crown.
In the
• center is a round shield with a raised narrow edge. It has an ornamented letter - F -.
• In the background is a diagonal, shaded perpendicular strip as a symbol of the Baden colors of the country.
• The edge of the breastplate is formed from a petal wreath, which is laterally formed by 2 dotted brackets
• is held and comes out from above in 2 side grip heads, which look respectively to the right and left.
• The crown sits on an elevated ornament in the shape of an arabets.
• At the bottom in the center is another dotted clasp that holds an arabesque decoration.
There are
• 2 flowers on the sides, and a pointed leaf ornament below.
• The shield is oval in shape with a wide gilded border. Floral style decorations.
• Closed oval field with white enameled backing. It has a golden number - 40 -.

Downside:

• Hollow embossed, negative face. Vertically - a pin.