Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Cross, With Swords Archive RZM and maker marked (M1/15)

RZM  and maker marked  (M1/15)

1944 and is signed by the mayor of the town

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “15” for Otto Schickle

inscribed "The Robert Simpson Company Limited

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Cross, With Swords Archive RZM and maker marked (M1/15)(Wilhelmskreuz). Instituted on 13 September 1915. A bronze cross, with swords between the arms, the obverse centre presents the letter W in Gothic script, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, the twelve oclock arm bears the crown, the six oclock arm bears the date 1915, the reverse centre presents the inscription KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT),surrounded by a border of oak leaves, measuring 44. 18 mm (w) x 48. 47 mm (h), on loop for suspension from