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