Germany, Weimar Republic. A Württemberg War Commemorative Decoration With Swords Auction Archive It was noted that Mercer

It was noted that Mercer "Could walk 15 miles with (a) pack on joining army

it was noted that he had slight varicose veins of the left leg upon enlistment

chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on the Belgian Order of Leopold

Dual side rivets secure the throat together

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Württemberg War Commemorative Decoration With Swords Auction Archive It was noted that Mercer(Wrttembergisches Kriegs Erinnerungszeichen mit Schwertern). Instituted 1920 by the Wrttemberg Association of Front Fighters 1914 1918. (1920 1934 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with white enameled arms, bearing a central crowned Wrttemberg coat of arms executed in multi