Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 GTRexclude the reverse presents the inscription

the reverse presents the inscription CABUL 1842 within a laurel wreath

1 Clasp - NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1937-39 (3869 L-NAIK ASAM KHAN

He identified as catholic and worked as a barber

He was educated at the South African College in Cape Town and before the war

which may explain why his service with the 59th Infantry Battalion had ceased to be

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 GTRexclude the reverse presents the inscription(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1900 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 45 mm (w) x 36. 45 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.