The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Wurttemburg Wilhelm's Cross, 2nd Class. A bronze cross pattée convexed, with crossed swords between the arms. Obverse: In the central medallion a gothic 'W' within an oak leaf wreath, a crown on the top arm and '1915' on the lower arm. Reverse: The inscription 'KRIEGS-VERDIENST' (Meritorious War Service) on two lines in the centre within an oak leaf wreath. The cross is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 25 mm yellow ribbon which has 2 mm black side stripes and 1.5 mm black edges.
Instituted in 1915 by King Wilhelm II of Wurttemburg and awarded for special meritorious service during the war. It had four classes: 1st Class with crown and swords; 2nd Class with swords; 3rd Class without swords and 4th Class with a plain reverse for public welfare. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.
Wurttemburg Merit Cross with Swords. A silver cross pattée convex with gold swords between the arms. Obverse: A crown over 'W' (Wilhelm) on a central disc. Reverse: 'VERDIENST *' on a central disc. Th
Wurttemburg Order of Military Merit Knights Cross (Third Class). A silver gilt, white enamelled cross pattée concave. Obverse: A white medallion with a gold laurel wreath within by a blue enamelled ci
Wurttemburg Order of the Crown, with Swords. A white enamelled Bath cross surmounted by silver crossed swords. Obverse: In the centre a crown over 'F' on a white field within a red (orange) border ins
Wurttemburg Charlotte Cross. A matt silver cross treflée. Obverse: A 13 mm central medallion with the entwined initials 'CW'. Reverse: '1916' on the central medallion. The cross is fitted with a loose
Baden Voluntary War Assistance Cross. A bronze gilt cross pattée with an oak leaf wreath between the arms. Obverse: '1914' '1916' on the horizontal arms; a crown on the upper arm; the shield of Baden
Nazi War Merit Cross Second Class breast badge. Obverse: A Maltese cross with a swastika within a wreath in the centre. Reverse: The same as the obverse but with '1939' within the central wreath. The
