Description
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 circle containing the inscription 'FURCHTLOS UND TREU'. Reverse: A cypher 'WR' entwined with a crown above within the same blue circle as the obverse. The cross is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 29 mm yellow ribbon which has 5 mm black side stripes near each edge.
Contextual Description
Originally the Military Order of Carl, it became the Order of Military Merit, with three classes, in 1806. It was awarded to officers for gallantry or meritorious service. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.
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Accession Number
RELAWM01325
Physical Description
Material: Enamel
Material: Silver gilt
Measurement
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