Merit Cross, Civil Division (in silver)

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SKU: 02.WUT.0101.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • Merit Cross, Civil Division (in silver) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Eduard Foehr, Stuttgart; Württemberg Royal Mint, Stuttgart
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: W Rev: VERDIENST
  • Size
    32mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Merit Cross, Civil Division (in silver) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 51, November 6-9, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A51_161_192.pdf

History


The Merit Cross (Verdienstkreuz) was instituted on July 2, 1900 by King Wilhelm II of Württemberg. It was awarded to recognise a wide range of meritorious services and achievements.

As of January 29, 1915, crossed swords could be to the Cross to recognise military merit in wartime. The decorations with crossed swords were generally awarded to military personnel, such as senior non-commissioned officers and Sergeant Lieutenants who had already been awarded the Iron Cross.

The crosses were manufactured by Eduard Foehr in Stuttgart from 1900 to 1915 and by the Württemberg Royal Mint in Stuttgart from 1915 to 1918.

The Cross ranked between the Merit Medal of the Order of the Württemberg Crown and the II Class Knight’s Cross of the Friedrich Order. Until the establishment of the Wilhelmkreuz in 1915, the Merit Cross was the highest ranking decoration for honour in Württemberg.

The Merit Cross was awarded a total of 2,284 times.

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