Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Type II (1977-date)

Type II (1977-date)

attached by two prongs onto the peak is a right-facing German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

dated 30 December 1941

a Kriegsmarine EN/NCO breast eagle

The blade is darkened and rates at extremely fine

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Type II (1977-date)(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.