Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Public Welfare, Anniversary Issue certificate_of_authenticity maker marked and dated "AH

maker marked and dated "AH 1287" (1870) on the reverse cartouche

separation evident on the reverse but does not interfere with the overall integrity of the piece

Booklet issued 17 November 1938

circa 1941-44

the son of Charlotte McNaughton and the late David McNaughton

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross For Public Welfare, Anniversary Issue certificate_of_authenticity maker marked and dated "AH(Wilhelmskreuz fr ffentliche Wohlfahrt, Jubilumsausgabe). Instituted 13 September 1915 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central wreathed monogram of King Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1915, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 43. 82 mm (w) x 48.