War Merit Cross 2nd Class w/o Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz)

-decoration of Nazi Germany which could be awarded to civilians and military personnel
-created by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross
-War Merit Cross 2nd Class without swords was awarded for meritorious service behind enemy lines
-could also be awarded to civilians.

War Merit Cross w/o Swords.
Type A, Early Issue- bronze (type shown)
Type B, Late Issue- bronzed zinc

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