Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Auction Archive but the cross is in

but the cross is in extremely fine condition

constructed of fire gilt bronze

69 "Wallonie"

For his involvement

it was abolished again by the Second Spanish Republic

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Auction Archive but the cross is in(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.