several styles of these medals were created and given to Native leaders
Lower crossguard is numbered 146730 - and I have done research on the owner of this dagger
double hallmarked on arched cross suspension and on the ring: FR (Rothe) along with “Gemnsenkopf” hallmark (for 18kt Gold)
After having served another ten months in New Guinea
standing in very fine condition
Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelm Cross With Swords Newly Listed several styles of these medals(Wilhelmskreuz). Instituted on 13 September 1915. A bronze Rupert cross paty, the obverse centre bears the cipher of King WIlhelm II within an oak leaf wreath, the 12 oclock arm bears the imperial crown, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1915, the reverse centre presents the inscription KRIEGSVERDIENST within a circular oak wreath border, two upwards facing crossed swords lay between the arms, measuring 44. 49 mm (w) x 48. 75 mm (h), with suspension