Wurttemberg. A Military Merit Order, I Class Knight, Miniature, C.1916 Hold The Battalion was raised and

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Moose Jaw

Krems - Leutnant Pilot of Bomber Wing 27 “Boecke” Recipient of the RK on May 25

5 mm (w) x 4

reverse maker marked Foehr

1924 in Hauptendorf (today a district of Herzogenaurach

Wurttemberg. A Military Merit Order, I Class Knight, Miniature, C.1916 Hold The Battalion was raised and(Militr Verdienstorden, Ritterkreuz). A bronze gilt Maltese cross with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a green enameled laurel wreath, surrounded by a broad blue enameled ring, inscribed FURCHTLOS UND TREW (German Fearless and Loyal) in gilt, the reverse plain, measuring 15. 36 mm (w) x 17. 46 mm (h not inclusive of integral ring); weighing 1. 5 grams; extremely fine.