Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Gold Grade Auction The British began a search

The British began a search and destroy operation in May 1945

constructed of green card stock the obverse with an inscription of “WEHRPAß”

marked “Reichsverband Pforzheim 29” on reverse

War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords - In silvered tombac

marked “G” for “G

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Gold Grade Auction The British began a search(Verdienstmedaille in Gold). Constructed of gilded 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 DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 26 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor tarnishing evident, in better than very fine condition.