Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, c. 1916 Hold owner's label inscribed "U535 HALIFAX

owner's label inscribed "U535 HALIFAX / LT/CDR R GLEADOW / DEC 16 52 A24479" sewn in place inside the same pocket

These include a central wreathed mobile swastika

constructed of heavy brown leather

Schienke was part of an Airborne Pioneers Battalion

Baden, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Zähringer Lion, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, c. 1916 Hold owner's label inscribed "U535 HALIFAX(Orden vom Zhringer Lwen Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 26 December 1812 by Grand Duke Karl Friedrich. (1866 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt multi coloured enamels, consisting of a narrow Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece and with its arms joined through the quadrants by arabesque latticework, the obverse with green enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a detailed