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War Merit Cross
Nazi World War II decoration / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see War Merit Cross (disambiguation).
The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a state decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. By the end of the conflict it was issued in four degrees and had an equivalent civil award. A "de-Nazified" version of the War Merit Cross was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr for its veterans.[1]
Quick Facts War Merit Cross Kriegsverdienstkreuz (German), Type ...
War Merit Cross Kriegsverdienstkreuz (German) | |
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![]() Obverse of the War Merit Cross, 2nd Class | |
Type | Medal, neck order |
Awarded for | Meritorious service |
Country | ![]() |
Presented by | the Führer |
Eligibility | German military and civilian personnel |
Campaign(s) | World War II |
Established | 1939 (1939) |
Last awarded | 1945 |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Iron Cross |
Related | War Merit Medal |
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