Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity from 1914 to 1917

from 1914 to 1917

in a letter sent to his parents

Grade Cross 1st Class

4th Class: two-piece construction

Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity from 1914 to 1917(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Wilhelm II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 13 mm in diameter, weighing 14. 3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor tarnishing evident, in better than very fine condition.