Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Merit In War Auction Archive effective May 8

effective May 8

northern Italy) in 1943

with its catch and belt loop

Footnote: 35839114 Private Frank C

Silver bravery Medal was introduced in 1912 during Balkan Wars

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Merit In War Auction Archive effective May 8(Wilhelmskreuz fr Kriegsverdienste). Instituted 13 September 1915 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central wreathed monogram of King Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm with a date of 1915, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a central wreathed inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), unmarked,