Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Public Welfare, Anniversary Issue Archive with a golden national eagle

with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid

copper-coloured gilt on both wings

blackened copper

1918 and signed in blue crayon by the Commander of the VIII Reserve Corps

engraved to "M

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Public Welfare, Anniversary Issue Archive with a golden national eagle(Wilhelmskreuz fr ffentliche Wohlfahrt, Jubilumsausgabe). Instituted 13 September 1915 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central wreathed monogram of King Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1915, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 43. 82 mm (w) x 48.