Footnote: Alfred Edwin Abbott was born on February 20
with only minor white enamel cracks from wear
He signed on for twelve years service on June 25
The inevitable bombardment of Delangre Farm
1904 and saw promotions to the ranks of Ordinary Seaman (June 25
Baden. A Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order, I Class Knight, C.1880 Newly Listed Footnote: Alfred Edwin Abbott was1807 1918 issue. (Militr Karl Friedrich Orden Ritterkreuz). In gold and enamels, measuring 37mm, exhibiting only minor hairline cracks and enamel loss, a worn example, remains very fine. Footnote: (The following is a very good article on this particular cross, by Mr. Lorin E. Stapleton, appearing on the well known website dealing with German Imperial Orders (Medalnet. net), titled: A Most Unusual Early Grand Duchy of Baden Military Karl Friedrich