{"product_id":"wwi-german-friedrich-order-with-swords-1st-class-wurttemberg-with-ribbon-reproduction","title":"WWI German Friedrich Order with Swords 1st Class (Württemberg) with ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003ecarefully made reproduction of the Württemberg Friedrich Order (Friedrichs-Orden) 1st Class with Swords, complete with light-blue ribbon. The gilt cross with white enamel finish and crossed swords device makes an attractive piece for display, uniform reenactment or as a gap-filler in an imperial German medal group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall size (with ribbon): approx. 11.7 × 3.1 cm (about 4.6\" × 1.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 22 g (about 0.78 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Gilt metal with white enamel-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: Ribbon with pin-back bar for easy wear or mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite cross with gilt borders and sunburst star between the arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral medallion with crowned “F” cipher (for King Friedrich of Württemberg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt crossed swords above the cross, denoting award for wartime or combat merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspended from a plain light-blue ribbon in the traditional Württemberg style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory – Württemberg Friedrich Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Friedrich Order (Friedrichs-Orden) was a royal Order of merit of the Kingdom of Württemberg, founded in the 19th century and awarded through World War I. It recognized distinguished civil and military service to the king and state. During WWI, versions “with Swords” were granted to officers and other ranks for bravery and leadership in the field, often worn alongside Iron Crosses and other imperial decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a modern reproduction of the Württemberg Friedrich Order with Swords, 1st Class.\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e an original imperial German award and carries no official status. Sold only for display, collection, reenactment and educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532320846018,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A8792_8573dd16-8f71-4ce7-be28-9453ba62a6a7.jpg?v=1785747852","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/wwi-german-friedrich-order-with-swords-1st-class-wurttemberg-with-ribbon-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}