War Merit Series

Unissued Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes mit Schwertern postcard. ... See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern by 3 - Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. The 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and ... Read and See More

Unissued Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mite Schwertern postcard. ... See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern by 4 - Steinhauer & Luck of Lüdenscheid. The 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and ... Read and See More

Here we have an interesting private purchase cross LDO marked 15, Friedrich Orth of Wien. The War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). The award is constructed out of a die struck tombac base that has been silver washed. The ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwertern stickpin on orignial LDO card. Here we have a private purchase cross War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver ... Read and See More

A private purchase Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern by by Godet. The 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and lacquered. The ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern by Steinhauer & Luck of Ludenscheld. The 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and lacquered. The ... Read and See More

This award is zinc based, die struck and silver washed. It depicts a pebbled maltese style cross with two crossed broad swords and a wreathed swastika to the center. The reverse shows a full/flat back with remnants of a soldered female screw portion to the center and a plate mounted pin to the top. The screwback is missing along ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwertern by 3 - Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. The 1st Class War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded for meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed, the silver has been absorbed into the zinc. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross with ... Read and See More

A complete, matching Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse by by 65 - Klein & Quenzer A.G. of Idar-Oberstein. The War Merit Cross w swords was awarded for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty. The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed with polished highlights. The obverse depicts a centrally placed mobile swastika that ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern by 62 - Kerbach & Oesterhelt of Dresden. Instituted October 18, 1939, the 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded for special merits when deployed under enemy weapon action or for special merits in military warfare. The award is constructed out of a die-struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a centrally placed ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui by 62 - Kerbach & Oesterhelt of Dresden. The 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). It is constructed out of a die struck tombac base that has been silver washed. The ... Read and See More

Private purchase screwback Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwertern. How often do you find a screwback example! This award is zinc based, die struck and silver washed. It depicts a pebbled maltese style cross with two crossed broad swords and a wreathed swastika to the center. The reverse shows a full/flat back with a soldered female screw portion to the center ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern. This award is constructed out of a die struck, alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross with two crossed broad swords and a wreathed swastika to the center, the saws. has been removed. The reverse shows a full back. The pin, hinge and catch all remain intact ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern by 3 - Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. The 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty (which needed not occur while facing the enemy). It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse ... Read and See More

Unissued Kriegsverdienstkreuz ii. Klasse ohne Schwertern postcard. ... See More

Unissued Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern postcard. ... See More

A 2. Klasse Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter in Verleihungstüte by Deschler & Sohn of München. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross without Swords, which was given to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed ... Read and See More

Here we have a Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern with original ribbon and packet! It was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross with two crossed broad swords and a wreathed ... Read and See More

Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter in Verleihungstüte. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords was given to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed mobile swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck tombac base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed mobile swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the top is ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter by 65 - Klein & Quenzer A.G. of Idar-Oberstein. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed mobile swastika / “1939” ( ... Read and See More

Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter in Verleihungstüte Packet. The packet reads, in black gothic style ink: “Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter”. The reverse maker mark The packet reads, in black gothic style ink: “Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter”. The reverse maker mark Jakob Bengel Oberdonau. It shas small wrinkles but no tears. It measures 4 1/16 inches wide by 5 1/8 inches tall. . It shows damage ... Read and See More

Here we have an early Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern by H. Krelsel! The 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross ... Read and See More

A Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter by E. Ferd Weidmann. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck tombac base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed mobile swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. ... Read and See More

A Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern by 113 - Glaser & Sohne of Dresden. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and ... Read and See More

A Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck tombac base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed mobile swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the top is ... Read and See More

A Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. The 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. There is some powdering that maybe removed with a tooth brush if you wish. ... Read and See More

Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter in Verleihungstüte. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords was given to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross and a wreathed mobile swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the ... Read and See More

Appropriate for a 2nd Class KVK with Swords ring that is marked “98”. The packet is constructed out of a tan brown paper that has been folded and glued together. The obverse reads: “Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern”, the reverse reads: “Roudolf Souval Wien 62/VII” within a rectangular thin border. It has two very minor rips. It measures approximately 4 3/16 inches tall by 2 3/8 ... Read and See More

Here we have an early 2nd Class War Merit Cross, which was given to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross with a wreathed swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the top is a soldered on loop ... Read and See More

Here we have a 2nd Class War Merit Cross, which was given to civilians who performed meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross with a wreathed swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the top is a soldered on loop and ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939 mit der Papiertüte by Friedrich Orth of Wien. The War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features an embossed 1st class war ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939. The War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round obverse features an embossed war merit cross without swords. The reverse reads: “Für Kriegs-Verdienst 1939” (for outstanding ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939. Instituted October 18, 1939, the War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round obverse features an embossed 1st class war merit cross without swords. The reverse reads: “Fü ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939. The War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features an embossed 1st class war merit cross without swords on a smooth background with ... Read and See More

A Kriegsverdienstmedaille 1939. The War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round obverse features an embossed war merit cross without swords. The reverse reads: “Für Kriegs-Verdienst 1939” (for outstanding ... Read and See More