Wurttemberg, Officer’s Cross Newly Listed when war seemed imminent

when war seemed imminent

He obtained the ranks of Boy 2nd Class in October 1900

In the section pertaining to his active service he retroactively fills in his activity between 1915 when he enlisted for the First War and 1919 when he was discharged

blackened copper

" and maker marked with an "R:" in a circle on the reverse

Wurttemberg, Officer’s Cross Newly Listed when war seemed imminentwith Swords. In silver gilt, vaulted, pin back, fine quality enamels. Enamels intact without chipping, light contact marks, in extremely fine condition. Contained within case of issue by "K. Munzamt Abtl. Orden Stuttgart". Very scarce, only 160 awarded; (Awarded to General ALFRED von VOLLARD BOCKELBERG; see lot GST1035 as complete group, and more information on the recipient).