Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed on black rayon background

on black rayon background

marked on loop with illegible maker mark

with Second Award Leaves on ribbon

serving with the United States Army

and several folding creases that have made the paper come apart in a few places

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed on black rayon background(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1900 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 45 mm (w) x 36. 45 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.