Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 Auction He died on July 6

He died on July 6

mounted on a length of original neck ribbon

43rd The Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles Helmet Plate - Bronze gilt

arriving in England on October 10th

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 Auction He died on July 6(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted on 2 July 1900 and 29 January 1915 with Swords. A silver cross patte alise, with gilded bronze swords crossing through the centre, the obverse centre with the crowned cipher of King Wilhelm II of Wrttemberg, the reverse centre presents the inscription VERDIENST (MERIT), measuring 31. 68 mm (w) x 31. 48 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.