Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity The next spring

The next spring

he was captured by the invading Russians in 1945

issued to Karl Müller

crazing evident in the white enamels on the lower arm

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity The next spring(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Wilhelm II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 13 mm in diameter, weighing 14. 3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor tarnishing evident, in better than very fine condition.