Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Auction 1918 in Ormstown

1918 in Ormstown

maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA" on the screwback

Royal Engrs)

the belt exhibiting crazing on the upper from active use and remains very supple

11 Personnel Depot in Esquimalt

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Auction 1918 in Ormstown(Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms and with gilded swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 68 mm (w) x 36.