WW1 German Wurttemberg Silver Military Merit Medal
$28.87
$49.37
An original Wurttemberg Silver Military Merit Medal (Württemberg Militärverdienstmedaille) complete with original ribbon. This medal was instituted in 1818 and was awarded for military merit. Wilhelm II became king on 6 October 1891 and the new version of the medal bearing his image was introduced on 26 June 1892. It was suppressed in 1918 when, along with all other German rulers, Wilhelm was deposed at the end of World War I. The obverse of the medal depicts head of King Wilhelm II of Württemberg facing right, circumscribed ‘WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG’, The reverse of the medal is inscribed ‘FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE’ (For bravery and loyalty) within a wreath of laurel. The has no damage or repairs in good condition.
