Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 United Republic of 56 mm (w) x 42

56 mm (w) x 42

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her left arm resting against an oval shield displaying three fleur de lys

impressed: M

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 United Republic of 56 mm (w) x 42(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.