The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 ring suspender and a piece of 26 mm yellow ribbon which has two black side stripes, 1.5 mm (inner) and 3 mm (outer) inset by 1.5 mm.
Instituted by King William II on 5 January 1916, in honour of Queen Charlotte. Awarded for merit in nursing the sick and wounded, or in general war welfare work at home or in the field. During the later part of the war the cross was made of alloy containing only 50% silver. The original ribbon was 33 mm wide. 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 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 t
Wurttemburg Military Merit Medal (silver). Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The head of Wilhelm II facing right with the inscription 'WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG' around the circumference. Reverse:
Wurttemburg Military Merit Medal (silver). Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The head of Wilhelm II facing right with the inscription 'WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG' around the circumference. Reverse:
Wurttemburg Military Merit Medal (silver). Unnamed as issued, but stamped '950 SILBER' on the edge near the suspender. Obverse: The head of Wilhelm II facing right with the inscription 'WILHELM II KOE