Württemberg, Kingdom. A Honour Cross, I Class, For 25 Years Of Service Hold Paris” embossed on inside of

Paris” embossed on inside of lid

1945 and signed in blue ink by SS-Oberführer Oskar Dirlewanger

a vertical 50 mm long needle style pin

Quick action by the remaining crew of 33 (32 sailors and 1 civilian) prevented the other compartments from flooding

1) Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for surviving widows

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Honour Cross, I Class, For 25 Years Of Service Hold Paris” embossed on inside of(Dienst Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Wilhelm II of Wrttemberg, inside of a green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse with central crossed swords circumscribed by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 33. 91 mm (w) x 37.