Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity he was captured by the

he was captured by the invading Russians in 1945

Hugh Bryan Hester (August 5

fine chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms and in the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings on both sides

in Kensington

reverse presents a postage stamp and a black ink postage stamp dated 26 October 1944 in Krakau

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity he was captured by the(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Constructed of 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. 13 mm in diameter, weighing 14. 3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor tarnishing evident, in better than very fine condition.