Order of the Zähringer Lion

GBN003 Orden vom Zähringer Löwen

Order was instituted on 26 December 1812 by Karl, Grand Duke of Baden.
Order was awarded for civil and militar merits.
Order was awarded in III classes: Grand Cross, Commander and Knight. Later Commander Class was divided into II classes. The Merit Cross Class was added in 1889. The oak leaves for a special achievement was added in 1815. The swords for military achievements was added in 1866.