on black rayon background
crowned profile with Indiae:IMP: Type I (Q
marked on loop with illegible maker mark
with Second Award Leaves on ribbon
this aircraft had a total of 322 hours
Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed on black rayon background(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1900 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 45 mm (w) x 36. 45 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.