Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction WWII Purple Heart Group -

WWII Purple Heart Group - Purple Heart

with some damage to the spine

specifically the island of Malta

He was transferred to Fort Monroe

The name was changed to Texas Military Institute

Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction WWII Purple Heart Group -(Kreuz fr Freiwillige Kriegshilfe). A cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze; the obverse with a central medallion depicting a cross, with a royal crown, 1914 and 1916 on the cross, as well as Badens coat of arms; the reverse with a similar central medallion bearing the crowned royal monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich; on a double loop suspension; accompanied by a period original ladys ribbon with a horizontal pinback; measuring 38. 79 (w) x 68. 66 mm