Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Auction Archive it was abolished again by

it was abolished again by the Second Spanish Republic

to represent the rights of ex-service men and women who had served or had been discharged from service during The Great War of 1914-1918

A KDF (Kraft durch Freude/Strength Through Joy) Saar Pfalz badge

In May 1916 - Five divisional Cyclist Battalions were formed

For his involvement

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords Auction Archive it was abolished again by(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.