{"product_id":"wwii-german-war-merit-medal-1941","title":"WWII German War Merit Medal-1939","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) awarded for civilian or military service contributing to the German war effort during the Second World War. Instituted in 1939, the medal was commonly awarded to personnel whose service supported military operations but did not qualify for direct combat decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the War Merit Cross design with a central swastika, while the reverse bears the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Für Kriegsverdienst 1939”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“For War Merit 1939”). This example retains its original suspension ring and displays an attractive aged patina with honest wear consistent with age and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal exhibits clear detail throughout the cross design and lettering, making it a solid representative example for collectors of WWII German militaria, medals, and historical artifacts.\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 suspension ring present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNice untouched patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear reverse inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate age and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major damage or repairs noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbon not present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43153602674765,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7F9C4371-03A1-4CCB-8C9F-9593C281DCCC.jpg?v=1782136372","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-war-merit-medal-1941","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}