Württemberg, Kingdom. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Hold The letter is dated “Berlin

The letter is dated “Berlin

die struck in bronze gilt

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

He received the Knight’s Cross on November 9

Württemberg, Kingdom. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Hold The letter is dated “Berlin(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