In 1865 Zeppelin is appointed adjutant of the King of Württemberg and as general staff officer participates in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and is awarded the Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross) of the Order of Distinguished Service of Württemberg.
Zeppelin is appointed adjutant of the King of Württemberg and as general staff officer participates in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. This was in 1865. Zeppelin is awarded the Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross) of the Order of Distinguished Service of Württemberg. This was in 1865.