Wurttemburg Wilhelm Cross, Second Class

Wurttemburg Wilhelm's Cross, 2nd Class. A bronze cross pattée convexed, with crossed swords between the arms. Obverse: In the central medallion a gothic 'W' within an oak leaf wreath, a crown on the top arm and '1915' on the lower arm. Reverse: The inscription 'KRIEGS-VERDIENST' (Meritorious War Service) on two lines in the centre within an oak leaf wreath. The cross is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 25 mm yellow ribbon which has 2 mm black side stripes and 1.5 mm black edges.

Instituted in 1915 by King Wilhelm II of Wurttemburg and awarded for special meritorious service during the war. It had four classes: 1st Class with crown and swords; 2nd Class with swords; 3rd Class without swords and 4th Class with a plain reverse for public welfare. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.