Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity He is also documented as

He is also documented as having been at HMCS Hochelaga in Montreal

He was struck off strength of the Canadian Active Service Force (Far East) on June 28

engraver marked "Handido" below the aircraft

70 mm x 115 mm each)

gilded and patinated

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity He is also documented as(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.