Württemberg, Kingdom. A 21-Year Long And Devoted Service Cross, Ii Class Auction 55 mm x 87 mm

55 mm x 87 mm

to be awarded to expatriate Italians and foreign nationals

on the bottom arm for sale/issue through J

maker marked but not legible

Maine and her near-sister ship Texas reflected the latest European naval developments

Württemberg, Kingdom. A 21-Year Long And Devoted Service Cross, Ii Class Auction 55 mm x 87 mm(Dienst Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse fr 21 Dienstjahre). Constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Wilhelm II within a green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse with central crossed swords circumscribed by an inscription FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR LOYAL SERVICE), measuring 33. 38 mm (w) x 37. 56 mm (h), weighing 12. 7 grams,