Baden, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich II Merit Medal, Gold Grade
(Goldene Verdienstmedaille Friedrich II). Instituted 1907 by Grand Duke Friedrich II. (1908-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked “R.M.” for Rudolf Mayer, measuring 38.19 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.