German Empire – Kingdom of Württemberg – Military Long Service Medal 3rd Class for 9 Years of Service (1913–1917) Württemberg Dienstauszeichnung III. Klasse für 9 Dienstjahre Historical Background: Instituted on July 19, 1913, by King Wilhelm II, the Last King of Württemberg. Awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Soldiers of the Württemberg Contingent of the Imperial German Army for Nine Years of Faithful and Honourable Military Service. This Type Was Issued During the WW-1 Period, Between 1913 and 1917. Obverse: The Central Design Features the Royal Crown of Württemberg in Relief, Surrounded by a Laurel Wreath. Reverse: Gothic Inscription in Four Lines: "Für treue Dienste bei der Fahne" (For Faithful Service Under the Colours). Below Is the Roman Numeral "IX", Representing Nine Years of Military Service, Enclosed in a Small Laurel Wreath. Material: Blackened Iron (Eisen Geschwärzt), Characteristic of This Period of Production. Ribbon: Original Moiré Military Ribbon with Narrow Blue Stripes Along Both Edges. Condition: Excellent Collectible Condition with Well-Preserved Details. An Attractive Imperial German Military Long Service Decoration from the Kingdom of Württemberg, Associated with the WW-1 Period. Careful Packing and Shipping from JMEDALS-Jerusalem Combined Shipping Available Good Luck!