Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern – War Merit Cross 2nd Class
Original Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), complete with ribbon.
Unmarked example showing honest wartime construction and age patina. The medal retains good detail and presents well overall. A solid original piece for the collector of German WWII awards and militaria.
The crossed swords device denotes an award for merit connected to the war effort under wartime conditions.
€35,00
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Details
| Conflict | World War II |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany (Third Reich) |
Statement
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Historical Description
The Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern was instituted in 1939 and awarded for meritorious wartime service not directly qualifying for the Iron Cross.
The version with swords recognized:
- Military or wartime-related merit performed under combat or combat-support conditions
It was awarded to a broad range of personnel including:
- Wehrmacht soldiers
- Support troops
- Administrative and technical personnel
- Civilian war workers contributing to the German war effort
The award became one of the most commonly encountered Third Reich decorations and remains an important part of WWII German medal collecting today.
