Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed rectangular maroon wool 5th Canadian

rectangular maroon wool 5th Canadian Armoured Division patch below

with Second Award Leaves on ribbon

marked on loop with illegible maker mark

on black rayon background

the reverse inscribed “For Distinction During Wartime” across all arms

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Newly Listed rectangular maroon wool 5th Canadian(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.