Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity Second badge in gold-coloured and

Second badge in gold-coloured and silvered bullion wire

or other medals

and Russia

He is also documented as having been at HMCS Hochelaga in Montreal

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity Second badge in gold-coloured and(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.