Württemberg. A Merit Cross With Swords, With Swords Newly Listed on a red enamelled bronze-based

on a red enamelled bronze-based dome

The British followed suit with their Brodie Helmet

/SS-Panzer-Regiment 3 "Totenkopf”

fascist regime issue

862836 Lance Corporal Joseph Porter

Württemberg. A Merit Cross With Swords, With Swords Newly Listed on a red enamelled bronze-based(Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern). Issued 1915 1918. Constructed of silver, with silver gilt crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with the crowned royal monogram of William; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST (German Merit); on a double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 31. 52 mm (w) x 36. 15 mm (h); weighing 9. 6 grams; in better than very fine condition.