Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross with Swords Newly Listed The yellow bands on the

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

maker marked "RODO" (Robert C

plus handwritten inscription in pencil at the top on the front cover

he continued to serve with many ships and bases

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Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross with Swords Newly Listed The yellow bands on the(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