the reverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gold crowned Bavarian lion within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with golden numbers reading “1866”
text and most maps in black ink
and Africa Service Medal (215429 A
the compound was dynamited on April 28
It was instituted in 1933 as a tradition badge and awarded for membership in the NSDAP since either 1923 or 1925
Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed the reverse with a central(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1900 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 45 mm (w) x 36. 45 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.