Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Hold Berlin - (Type II)

Berlin - (Type II)

with touches of red and green embroidery in the base of the crown

Karl Berchtold

with total loss of finish and some oxidation evident

46 mm (w) x 55

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Hold Berlin - (Type II)(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.