WW1 Imperial German Wurttemberg Wilhelm Cross with Swords Medal Full Size In Box of Issue

The WW1 Imperial German Wurttemberg Wilhelm Cross with Swords Medal is a full-size decoration issued during the First World War by the Kingdom of Württemberg within the German Empire. Established in 1915, the Wilhelm Cross (Wilhelmskreuz) was named after King Wilhelm II of Württemberg and awarded to military personnel in recognition of outstanding merit. The inclusion of crossed swords denotes a military award, signifying that the recipient displayed valor or distinguished service in the face of the enemy. This example is presented in its original box of issue. The decoration consists of a cross pattée, typically produced in bronze or iron, suspended from a distinctive ribbon of black and red stripes, the traditional colors of Württemberg. The obverse is marked with the crowned initial “W” and the date “1915”. The accompanying case is constructed from card with a fitted interior, intended to protect and store the award when not in use.