Wurttemberg. A Military Merit Order, I Class Knight, Miniature, C.1916 United Republic of and the destruction of 61

and the destruction of 61 villages southwest of Gomel

On September 20th

where Barker was interred in his wife's family crypt in the Mausoleum

when he was struck off strength to 4th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Centre on June 24th

Wurttemberg. A Military Merit Order, I Class Knight, Miniature, C.1916 United Republic of and the destruction of 61(Militr Verdienstorden, Ritterkreuz). A bronze gilt Maltese cross with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a green enameled laurel wreath, surrounded by a broad blue enameled ring, inscribed FURCHTLOS UND TREW (German Fearless and Loyal) in gilt, the reverse plain, measuring 15. 36 mm (w) x 17. 46 mm (h not inclusive of integral ring); weighing 1. 5 grams; extremely fine.