Württemberg, Kingdom. A Long Service Decoration, Iii Class Iron Medal For 9 Years United Republic of since the medical papers confirm

since the medical papers confirm the date of Frischmann being wounded

engraved on the reverse with the name "Hans Stephan" on an angle between the two oak leaf bands

including a BeVo-style eagle

000 individuals for First World War service and all would have qualified for the medal except National Guardsmen who would have received the State of Missouri War with Germany Medal to Missouri National Guard

Bois de Souchez

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Long Service Decoration, Iii Class Iron Medal For 9 Years United Republic of since the medical papers confirm(Dienstauszeichnungen). Instituted on 9 September 1833. Type VI. (1917 1921 Issue). A circular iron medal, the obverse centre presents the crown of Wrttemberg within a circular laurel wreath, the reverse centre inscribed in Gothic characters FR TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FOR LOYAL SERVICE UNDER THE FLAG), above the Roman numeral IX (9), measuring 31. 56 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.