Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Auction Schwarz remains an enigmatic member

Schwarz remains an enigmatic member within Hitler's inner circle

measuring 42 mm x 30 mm

possibly Flieger-Übungs-Gruppe (Pilot Drill Group)

Instituted on 1 May 1840 by Grand Duke Ludwig II

Baden, Duchy. An Order Of The Zähringen Lion Merit Cross Auction Schwarz remains an enigmatic member(Verdienstorden des Ordens von Zhringen Lwen). Instituted on 29 April 1889. A gilded bronze cross, with polished edges, with finely grained cross arms, the obverse centre presents a left facing upright lion, encircled by a coiled rope border, the reverse centre presents a crowned monogram F, measuring 42. 54 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h), on loop for suspension from replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.