Württemberg, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Gold Grade United Republic of The collar measures approximately 470

The collar measures approximately 470 mm at the shoulders

the strap housing three horizontal leather straps

The Battalion was called up for protective duties in South Australia and held regular training camps

” measures 27

A terrific First World War collectible

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Gold Grade United Republic of The collar measures approximately 470(Militarverdienstmedaille). Instituted on 6 November 1806. Type V. (1892 1918 Issue). A round, gilded bronze medal, the obverse centre presenting the right facing bust of William II of Wrttemberg, circumscribed by WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG, with signature K. SCHWENZER under bust, the reverse centre presents FR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE within a wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 28. 43 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original