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This award was created by Adolf Hitler in October 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (similar medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded in the same manner as the Iron Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat", and without swords given to civilians for meritorious service in "furtherance of the war effort". 

 

This is a fine original War Merit Cross 2nd class with swords, awarded to a combatant. Ring is unmarked. A generous length of original ribbon is attached. A nice early tombak example and complete with original paper packet from the factory - although the factory stamp on the packet is faded/lightly stamped and illegible.)

WWII German War Merit Cross, 2nd Class w/ Swords (w/ Packet, Unmarked)

SKU: CBK0215
$60.00Price

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