{"product_id":"wwii-german-war-merit-cross-2nd-class-with-swords-medal-original-ribbon","title":"WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords Medal – Original Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered is an original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern), complete with period-style suspension ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstituted in 1939, the War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious wartime service performed under combat-related conditions that did not meet the requirements for the Iron Cross. The crossed swords device distinguishes it from the non-combat version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral swastika device on the obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate “1939” on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossed swords between the arms of the cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze-toned finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect red, white, black, white, red ribbon pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal suspension ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details remain sharp with attractive age patina. A desirable and affordable wartime German decoration suitable for display, collection, or further research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight handling and age wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbon present and displays well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo significant damage observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee photographs for exact condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Third Reich military award and a staple piece for any WWII German medal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096410456141,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/2620ED13-71CF-45FA-A2B4-79CED96130E7.jpg?v=1780693891","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-war-merit-cross-2nd-class-with-swords-medal-original-ribbon","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}