Württemberg, Kingdom. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Hold It is signed by a

It is signed by a Hauptmann and Company Leader

in which period he was employed in the relief of Ladysmith operations and at Spion Kop

The letter is dated “Berlin

He received the Knight’s Cross on November 9

Württemberg, Kingdom. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Hold It is signed by a(Dienstauszeichnung fr 9 Jahre). Instituted 19 July 1913 by King Wilhelm II. (1913 1921 issue). Constructed of nickel silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central raised crown, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG), above a wreathed number 9 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 31. 35 mm in diameter, in very fine