Württemberg. A Merit Cross With Swords, With Swords Auction on returning from Leipzig

on returning from Leipzig

Afterwards and until January 1942

He had piles before enlisting and they became worse during route marching on Aug

Crowned Eagle

He died December 31

Württemberg. A Merit Cross With Swords, With Swords Auction on returning from Leipzig(Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern). Issued 1915 1918. Constructed of silver, with silver gilt crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with the crowned royal monogram of William; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST (German Merit); on a double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 31. 52 mm (w) x 36. 15 mm (h); weighing 9. 6 grams; in better than very fine condition.