Württemberg, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal In Silver Hold at the age of 51

at the age of 51 (which would have made him too old for military service

and is commemorated on page 178 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 33566 of Tuesday

705” on the obverse

The Non-Commisioned Officer's patches have blue embroidered insignias on white cotton bases

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal In Silver Hold at the age of 51(Militrverdienstmedaille in Silber). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Wilhelm II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE (FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY) inside of a laurel wreath, measuring 28. 52 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.