Württemberg. A Merit Cross With Swords, With Swords Archive taken on strength upon transfer

taken on strength upon transfer to the Canadian Army Medical Corps on May 2

1st Pioneer Battalion Shoulder Title (browning brass

and 6) An Order of Medjidie ribbon

each with a silvered metal button with a pebbled upper

It was here that his skills were recognized as a Depot Orderly Clerk

Württemberg. A Merit Cross With Swords, With Swords Archive taken on strength upon transfer(Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern). Issued 1915 1918. Constructed of silver, with silver gilt crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with the crowned royal monogram of William; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST (German Merit); on a double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 31. 52 mm (w) x 36. 15 mm (h); weighing 9. 6 grams; in better than very fine condition.