Imperial German Veteran and Wuerttemberg Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Germany
• Lot of 2 original medals
• Süddeutscher Militärverein Veteran Medal 1914
• Wuerttemberg Medal for Bravery and Loyalty
• King Wilhelm II of Wuerttemberg
• Original ribbons
Medal Design:
1. Süddeutscher Militärverein Veteran Medal 1914
Obverse: Winged allegorical female figure placing a laurel wreath on a German soldier holding a rifle.
Reverse inscription: FÜR DAGERLAND 1914 with Iron Cross motif and crown.
Patriotic veteran association medal using the 1914 Iron Cross design.
2. Wuerttemberg Medal for Bravery and Loyalty
Obverse inscription: WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG
Portrait of King Wilhelm II.
Reverse inscription: FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE (For Bravery and Loyalty) within laurel wreath.
Silvered medal with traditional yellow and black Wuerttemberg ribbon.
Condition:
• Both medals show age wear and patina
• Veteran medal shows bronze toning
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This lot represents Imperial German period decorations, including a South German veteran association medal referencing the 1914 campaign and a Wuerttemberg medal bearing King Wilhelm II. Attractive grouping for collectors of Imperial German and WWI era militaria.
Summary:
Original German lot of two medals including a 1914 veteran association medal and Wuerttemberg Bravery and Loyalty medal. Solid addition to any Imperial German collection.