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[7][9] Also, six persons received two Knights Crosses of the War Merit Cross (each one with and without Swords): Walter Brugmann, Julius Dorpmller, Karl-Otto Saur, Albin Sawatzki, Walter Schreiber, and Walter Rohlandt. HONOUR ROLL CLASPS 1941-1957" KNIGHTS . West Wall Medal in Tombac $ 50.00 Item Number: 69516 SOLD! Known Makers No 1,No 3, No 14, No 65, No 77 - Free shipping. It was the same on both the Royal and the Republic versions. Fighting Knives and Bayonets From Other Countries, Non German Ribbon bars, Ribbons & Devices, Field gear & Uniforms from other countries, Cigarette Books, commemorative albums and photo albums, Period Literature, Magazines and Song books, RLB, Luftschutz, Volkssturm, Fire & Red Cross (DRK), Purchasing guide for new collectors and gift buyers. The second class cross was typically presented in a paper envelop along with an award document made out to the recipient. Original WWII German War Merit Cross With Swords, with very nice ribbon. Its ranking in the German award structure was above the German Cross in Silver and Gold, but below the Knights Cross to the Iron Cross. The motif in the upper portion of the vertical arm was changed to show the capital letters RI intertwined to represent RepublicaItalia (Republic of Italy). The "Kriegsverdienstkreuz II mit Schwertern" was instituted on October 18th 1939, in two classes, with and without swords, for both military personnel and civilians, for exemplary service or bravery in a non-combatant role. We have been mounting medals, assembling ribbons, and making shadow boxes for every branch of the Armed Forces for over 15 years. www.identifymedals.com Identify Medals All rights reserved - 2023. The Cuthbert House Inn has been SOLD. A 1939 Iron Cross Second Class that has been parade mounted. [7] Considering the relative rarity of the award compared with the grades of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, it took on "extra meaning" it did not necessarily deserve, as it ranked below the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. Henrys Military Collectables 2021. German West Wall Medal. Bars to denote subsequent awards for further service were made in the shape of small bronze stars and these were worn on the medal ribbon. The war merit medal, came out later in 1940 and was intended for civilians who contributed to the war effort. The War Merit Cross ( German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a state decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. As an Amazon Associate, Military Trader / Military Vehicles earns from qualifying purchases. Layouts in any format you desire. 2023 Active Interest Media All rights reserved. 3.99 postage. It was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr in a de-Nazified version for veterans. By the end of the war the War Merit Cross was issued in four degrees and had a related civil decoration. THIRDREICHMEDALS Established on the web since 1999 . We are not affiliated with, nor do we embrace the philosophies of any radical, political, or racist organization(s) that promotes hatred or racism. The Italian monarchy was deposed in 1943 and Mussolinis leadership was also ended in the same year, replaced by Marshal Badoglio. [1], 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). As with the obverse, the edges of the reverse have a slightly raised border to give it the appearance of a frame. This example has sustained some damage due to poor storage. The Cross for War Merit continued to be awarded butin 1943 its design was changed in keeping with the new Dictatorship of Mussolini. The following year, the word CROCE was omitted from the term and the color of the ribbon changed to an all-blue design. 2. [2] 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". A suspension loop was affixed to the center top arm of the cross which was supported by another loop attached to a red, white, black, white, red ribbon. Price: $195.00. Proper wear required that the long ribbon ends were attached behind the neck, leaving the medal hanging below the wearers throat. Indeed, it is this one from the First World War which is of interest to collectors for a number of reasons. The medal consists of a bronze plated Maltese Cross. Though not a cross, the Kriegsverdienstmedaille (War Merit Medal) was instituted in August 1940, as a service and production award for civilians, both German and non-German. The War Merit Cross with Swords was a neck decoration and worn the same way as the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. Over the next several years he introduced changes which led to the country becoming a Fascist State. The top of the medal had a bronzed ring attached which was suspended from a red-white-black-red-black-white-red ribbon. Defense Superior Service Medal C R WWI Merit Cross for War Aid - Patriotic War Aid Service WWI German Empire Wurttemberg Wilhelm Cross For War Merit 1915 Kriegs Verdienst, Original WWII German War Merit Cross Medal Ribbon Buttonhole Replacement 9 3/4", **BEST! The central stripe is blue, as are those forming the edges. 148MAB16 - Dr. Fritz Todt Prize 3rd Class in steel. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." 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The War Merit Cross, 1915-1918 was instituted by King Friedrich August III. The War Merit Cross(orKriegsverdienstkreuz in German) was a decoration of of Nazi Germany awarded to military personnel and civilians during the Second World War. The medal could be worn on their tunic pocket when in full parade dress, subservient in position to any combat related awards, in the second button hole of a tunic, on a medal bar, or in ribbon form on a ribbon bar. Third Reich Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide. Mounting for all branches and service regulations adhered to. The War Merit Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler on October 18TH 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany . The German Iron Cross 1939-1945-1957, Front Page, for Knights Cross, RK, KVKII, EK, Iron Cross, War Merit Cross, German Cross in Gold. I also sometimes get commissions for purchases made through links in the posts. Marine Corps Telephone: 928-641-4313 | The second class medal came either with crossed swords (for bravery) or without swords (for service) intersecting the inside corners of the cross with their points extended up. 1939 EK2 Parade Mounted. Let us help you look your very best. 1-843-521-1996. [6] The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross was a neck order and worn the same way as the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. 2020by Besties. Need something? Price: $150.00. The award was graded in the same manner as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. C $28.95. Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. Of these,more than 462,000 were killed and 953,886 were wounded. As with most Third Reich awards, recipients were presented with an award document at the time of the presentation. Item #59863. Newly awarded Kriegsverdienstkreuz (War Merit Cross) medals hang from the buttonholes of an army officer and NCO (the NCO is also wearing aGerman Horseman's Badge). The reverse center of the medal contained the 1939 (the year of the awards inception) surrounded by a matching oak leaf wreath. Pictures attached below thanks Mark Hitler created a new award on October 18,1939, that recognized thousands of soldiers and civilians for their non-combative war efforts. In 1922, it was decided that a bronze, gladius-style sword sheathed in oak leaves (some sources state the garlandis laurel) should be granted to be worn on the medal ribbon in order to identify that the wearer had performed such an act. The War Merit Cross Without Swords Design. WW2 German War Merit Cross w/Swords 2nd Class . The wearing of Nazi era decorations in any form continued to be banned in the German Democratic Republic until German reunification in 1990. Made in bronze, it is suspended from a ribbon the colors of which are made up of five alternating vertical stripes of blue and white. The Church of the Cross is a community of Christ-imitators in Bluffton, SC, where people are respected, loved, and called to God-honoring excellence. It was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr in a De-Nazified version for veterans. In doing so, it became the latest country to become involved the pan-European war that was expanding to become a world-wide war. Every medal, every ribbon, every attachment for every branch of the Armed Forces is in stock. WW2 German Army War Merit Cross Ribbon. Original WWII German Maker Marked WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS, 1939 WITH SWORDS Brought Home By A U.S. 148MAB13 - War Merit Cross 1st Class w/swords by L/15 ( Otto Schickle ), cased. Proudly created with Wix.com. 2. If it isn't correct, it doesn't ship. A POST WAR POLISH AIR FORCE CAP BADGE + SILVER CROSS OF MERIT MEDAL. Hitler Youth Label. SOLD. The earlier style is often found with a maker mark on the ribbon loop. Price: $35.00. In 1914, Italy had actually been undecided as to which side it should ally itself, but it was the promises made by the Allies that finally swayed the country into an alliance against Austria. Item Number: 69722 SOLD! A "de-Nazified" version of the War Merit Cross was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr for its veterans. 1939 EK1 Screwback in LDO Case. We offer professional framing for promotion and award certificates with or without chevrons or the award. War Merit Cross 1st Class, and then The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. Austria WWI Civil Merit Cross 4th Class, Bronze Gilt Price: $125.00 Item #40198. It was awarded to recognise patriot merits and services rendered throughout World War I. Zillow has 99 homes for sale in Hilton Head Hilton Head Island. The country remained a Republic. 11106 German Army War Merit Cross II. This design suspended from a ribbon of red, blue and yellow stripes, but this is an altogether different medal. Copyright 2023 Stewarts Military Antiques, 9 S. 9th Street #98 Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Legion of Merit C R $140.00 WW2 GERMAN SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS MARKED L/4 $390.00 Merchant Marines. Usually in factories producing equipment for the war. One of the key propaganda tools used by Adolf Hitler and the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (the Nazi Party; NSDAP) to take control of the German homeland was their ability to instill a sense of pride in the common people. 402 sold. WAR MERIT CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS Instituted 1939 . His service and his wounding qualified Mussolini for the award of Cross of Merit. By the end of the conflict it was issued in four degrees and had an equivalent civil award. The award was housed in a large, well-constructed hard case with a satin and velveteen interior. Achievement Medal (various branches) C R, Our mailing address is 27 Tidewatch Circle Beaufort SC 29907. $35. To learn the official criteria for any award, please Click Here for more information. This is a common award and a favorite amoung collectors. w/Swords Tombac, An Early War Merit Cross with Swords First class by Maker 43, War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer, A War Merit Cross 1st Class by Karl Gschiermeister Wein, War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords - Marked, A War Merit Cross 1st Class by Klein & Quenzer, War Merit Cross 1st Class by Klein & Quenzer. Nice example of War Merit Cross 1st Class displaying excellent detail. $9.89. The wearing of Nazi era decorations was banned in Germany after the war, as was any display of the swastika. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. [7] A total of 118 awards of the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with swords, and 137 awards without swords were awarded. If you are local or just in the area stop in and check out our samples or place your order for ribbons, medals, or a shadowbox. Luftwaffe Obergefreiter w/ KRIM SHIELD Award & War Merit Cross Worn!!! Italy would also declare war on these countries in turn.