Fritz Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Württemberg, KingdomKriegsdenkmünze, 1866. Inaugurated by Wilhelm I. in 1840, last awarded for 1866 by König Karl. Bronze, on newer ribbon. Crowned K within a laurel wreath, reverse with crossed swords , within a canopy the inscription Für treuen Dienst in einem Feldzug Silberne Verdienst-Medaille 1892-1918, Silber medal with portrait of Wilhelm II. of Württemberg. The reverse with the inscription Für Tapferkeit und Treue within a laurel wreath, on original ribbon Wilhelmskreuz 1915 Für öffentliche Wohlfahrt - for public welfare. Bronze cross with a crowned W and date 1915, the reverse shows an open wreath without inscription. On a replacement ribbon. There were four variations of this decoration. Charlottenkreuz 1916 instituted January 1916 by Wilhem II. for care of the wounded. Silver celtic type cross within intertwined C and W, the reverse with 1916 within the centre medallion, on correct replacement ribbon. Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse 1913-1918 for 12 years long serviceDienstauszeichnung 3. Klasse 1913-1918 for 9 years long service Landwehr-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse 1879-1891 (Schnalle) 1st type "K"Landwehr-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse 1892 - 1912 (Schnalle) 2nd type "W"Landwehr-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse 1913-1918 (Medal) 3rd type 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gildwiller1918 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Very nice medals Fritz! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Goldene Militärverdienstmedaille Gold until 1916, thereafter Silber vergoldet or Bronze vergoldet Here, a pictorial list of the recipients based on information from the Landesarchiv Stuttgart 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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