Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order

The Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order (German: Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden) was a military order of merit of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Established 5 October 1805 by Charles Frederick, Elector and later Grand Duke of Baden, the order recognized outstanding military merit amongst military officers. In 1807, medals associated with the order were added as the highest awards for bravery for non-commissioned and enlisted soldiers.^[1]

Awarded forOutstanding military merit

Presented bythe
Grand Duchy of Baden

StatusNo longer awarded

Established5 October 1805

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Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order Militär Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden
Badge of the grand cross
Awarded for	Outstanding military merit
Presented by	the Grand Duchy of Baden
Status	No longer awarded
Established	5 October 1805
Ribbon of the order
Precedence
Next (lower)	Order of Berthold the First

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