Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Public Welfare, Anniversary Issue Archive engraved to "M

engraved to "M

1918 and signed in blue crayon by the Commander of the VIII Reserve Corps

(Without lightning bolts) Bolts have been period cut off)

blackened copper

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Public Welfare, Anniversary Issue Archive engraved to "M(Wilhelmskreuz fr ffentliche Wohlfahrt, Jubilumsausgabe). Instituted 13 September 1915 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central wreathed monogram of King Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1915, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 43. 82 mm (w) x 48.