Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross With Swords Archive The blade and fittings have

The blade and fittings have been cleaned after remaining untouched

It features reinforced side walls

The division operated in the Tigray Region and fought in the Battle of Shire

The Medal for Merit was created by Public Law 77-671 and its awarding codified by Executive Order 9286 - Medal for Merit on December 24

constructed of magnetic metal and silvered bronze

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross With Swords Archive The blade and fittings have(Wilhelmskreuz). Instituted on 13 September 1915. A bronze Rupert cross paty, the obverse centre bears the cipher of King WIlhelm II within an oak leaf wreath, the 12 oclock arm bears the imperial crown, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1915, the reverse centre presents the inscription KRIEGSVERDIENST within a circular oak wreath border, two upwards facing crossed swords lay between the arms, measuring 44. 60 mm (w) x 48. 94 mm (h), with suspension