Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross with Swords Newly Listed likely due to wounds from

likely due to wounds from gas at Ypres

maker marked "RODO" (Robert C

The heart is of a polished phenolic resin

November 23

The yellow bands on the arms of the cross distinguish this as a cross for a retired N

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross with Swords Newly Listed likely due to wounds from(Wilhelmskreuz mit Schwertern). Instituted 13 September 1915 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of King Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1915, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown, the