Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross With Swords Newly Listed 1914 at Camp Valcartier

1914 at Camp Valcartier

both on loops or suspension

maker marked ""KON

The handle is constructed of magnetic metal

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross With Swords Newly Listed 1914 at Camp Valcartier(Wilhelmskreuz). Instituted on 13 September 1915. A bronze Rupert cross paty, the obverse centre bears the cipher of King WIlhelm II within an oak leaf wreath, the 12 oclock arm bears the imperial crown, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1915, the reverse centre presents the inscription KRIEGSVERDIENST within a circular oak wreath border, two upwards facing crossed swords lay between the arms, measuring 44. 49 mm (w) x 48. 75 mm (h), with suspension