Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed when he died

when he died

the compound was dynamited on April 28

Naming is officially engraved in capital large block italics

belt embroidered in silver and brown wire

In white and yellow Gold

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed when he died(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.