Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 Auction The wing is finely detailed

The wing is finely detailed in sterling silver while the US at the center of its shield is in gold

mounted on a length of original neck ribbon

Marine Côté Francais des Somalis (Marine French side of Somalia) (in silvered and bronze gilt with red

and the other two depicting deer

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 Auction The wing is finely detailed(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.