Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 Hold 19 mm x 48

19 mm x 48

ribbon bar and case extremely fine

with stitched RZM tag

was Mentioned in Despatches

that he was married and that his trade was that of Storekeeper

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 Hold 19 mm x 48(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted on 2 July 1900 and 29 January 1915 with Swords. A silver cross patte alise, with gilded bronze swords crossing through the centre, the obverse centre with the crowned cipher of King Wilhelm II of Wrttemberg, the reverse centre presents the inscription VERDIENST (MERIT), measuring 31. 68 mm (w) x 31. 48 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.