Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Buy Now including the American Ophthalmological Society

including the American Ophthalmological Society and the Academy of Ophthalmology

tape peeling away from the hinged area along the back edge

Footnote: The Sonnenwende (Summer Solstice) was celebrated on an annual basis

In the first issue of the medal

3mm x 104 mm inclusive of crown suspension

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 Buy Now including the American Ophthalmological Society(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1900 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 45 mm (w) x 36. 45 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.