Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity it describes Mitchell's life

it describes Mitchell's life

LZ 121 set out for its maiden voyage to France on June 13

Instituted on 25 April 1834

or other medals

He is also documented as having been at HMCS Hochelaga in Montreal

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Merit Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity it describes Mitchell's life(Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern). Instituted 2 July 1900 by King Wilhelm II. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms and with gilded swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm II, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 68 mm (w) x 36.