{"product_id":"wwii-german-war-merit-medal","title":"WWII German War Merit Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal WWII-era German War Merit Medal, instituted on 19 August 1939 and awarded for civilian and military service in support of the war effort not involving direct combat.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features a broad eight-pointed star with a central swastika within a circular wreath, symbolizing service to the German state. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is stamped “Fur Kriegsverdienst 1939” (“For War Merit 1939”). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal was commonly awarded to factory workers, civil defense personel, and military support staff who contributed to Germany’s wartime production and logistics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War Merit Medal was awarded in large numbers but remains a recognizable symbol of Germany’s wartime civilian and auxiliary labor system. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42618152747085,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/6AAB9439-9248-425B-BB85-26D63D3A8366.jpg?v=1769197665","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-war-merit-medal","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}