Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction aluminum buckles are affixed to

aluminum buckles are affixed to the liner's steel frame

nearly all bronze finish worn off

Melilla on the North African coast had been Spanish since 1497 and Ceuta since 1668 but it was not until the early Twentieth Century that the Spanish began to expand into the interior

maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51” on back

a Hessen Long Service Medal ribbon

Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction aluminum buckles are affixed to(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