Baden. An Order Of Berthold The First, Commander’s Star, C.1910 Auction Archive / Sincerely

/ Sincerely

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon - with three repetition clasps denoting this being the fourth award

but no enamel chipping)

The boots are maker marked “VA 103/41” with SS runes on each sole

Baden. An Order Of Berthold The First, Commander’s Star, C.1910 Auction Archive / Sincerely(Orden Berthold des Ersten Bruststern zum Kommandeurkreuz). 1896 1918 Issue. In silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, measuring 90mm x 90mm, of superb quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition. Unmarked star, but only maker of this insignia was Ludwig Bertsch, Karlsruhe (Nimmergut); of highest rarity, and according to Nimmergut only 3 awarded.